Parks Maintenance Technician

Clay County • Smithville, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Clay County is seeking a skilled and dependable Parks Maintenance Technician to join our Parks team. This hands-on position performs skilled maintenance, repair, construction, and grounds work throughout County parks, facilities, marina areas, and infrastructure. If you have experience in the skilled trades, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in seeing the results of your work, this could be a great opportunity to build your career in public service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3–5 years of increasingly responsible related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Experience in one or more related fields such as: HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical/electronics, Welding, Painting, Grounds maintenance, Custodial or facility maintenance
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat and cold and on or around bodies of water
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work
• Candidates should possess a certification or license in at least one skilled trade area, such as: HVAC / EPA Section 608, Plumbing, Electrical, Certified Welding, Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), Commercial Pesticide Applicator, Refrigeration, boiler, or mechanical systems

Nice To Haves

• College coursework or trade-school training in a maintenance-related field
• Valid Class A or Class B CDL
• Additional skilled-trade certifications
• Candidates may be given the opportunity to obtain an applicable trade certification within 12–18 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, welding, painting, concrete, roofing, and general repair work
• Maintain and improve County parks, buildings, grounds, roads, marina facilities, docks, boat ramps, and infrastructure
• Operate tractors, skid loaders, backhoes, commercial mowers, dump trucks, boats, work barges, snowplows, and other equipment
• Repair and install plumbing, electrical components, lighting, irrigation systems, signage, fencing, gates, and facility fixtures
• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, landscaping, planting, mulching, tree and shrub care, and sod installation
• Assist with new construction, remodeling, underground utilities, water and sewer lines, and electrical runs
• Fabricate and repair marina docks, decking, flotation systems, anchoring systems, walkways, signs, and metal components
• Perform road repairs, culvert maintenance, asphalt patching, and drainage improvements
• Conduct preventive maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment
• Assist with snow and ice removal and other after-hours operations when needed
• Help train and mentor new employees while maintaining a strong commitment to workplace safety

Benefits

• LAGERS Pension: A fully funded retirement plan (vested after 5 years)
• Accrue 2 weeks of vacation and 2.5 weeks of sick leave in your first year
• 14 ½ paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Free life insurance for full-time staff
• Tuition reimbursement and certification support available for long-term employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED