Maintenance Worker I- Parks

City of O'Fallon • O'Fallon, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Parks Maintenance Worker I Job Title: Parks Maintenance Worker I Job Type: Full-Time Hourly Rate: $22.44 Do you love working outdoors, take pride in hands-on projects, and enjoy making a visible impact in your community? The City of O'Fallon is seeking a dedicated Parks Maintenance Worker I to help keep our parks and recreational spaces beautiful, safe, and welcoming year-round. Why Work With Us? The City of O'Fallon values its employees and their well-being. We offer an outstanding benefits package, including: Comprehensive Insurance & Wellness Programs: Medical, Dental, Vision, employer-paid Accident and Life Insurance, optional Pet Insurance, and more. Financial Benefits: Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Identity-Theft Protection. Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of vacation for new hires 11 holidays + 1 personal holiday Sick leave and extended illness coverage Wellness Perks: Onsite workout facilities, discounted membership at Renaud Fitness/Aquatic Center, wellness incentives, and designated Zen and lactation rooms. Retirement & Growth: Missouri LAGERS L-6 Pension Plan, 457(b) Retirement Plan, and tuition reimbursement. What You'll Do As part of our Parks Maintenance team, you'll help maintain and enhance O'Fallon's parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, pavilions, lakes, and green spaces. Your responsibilities will include: Grooming and prepping athletic fields for games and tournaments Mowing, trimming, seeding, and aerating turf areas Maintaining park restrooms, pavilions, and playgrounds for public safety Assisting with irrigation, minor construction projects, and playground inspections Operating equipment such as mowers, backhoes, dump trucks, and skid steers Supporting special events, festivals, and snow removal operations What We're Looking For High school diploma or GED 1–3 years of experience in groundskeeping, parks maintenance, landscaping, or similar work Valid Class A CDL (or ability to obtain one) – Paid CDL Training Program available Positive attitude, teamwork spirit, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and in various weather conditions Experience in turf management for athletic fields or golf courses is a plus Why You'll Love This Job Work outdoors in one of Missouri's premier park systems Make a visible difference in your community every day Gain hands-on experience with a variety of equipment and projects Be part of a supportive team that values hard work and community pride Enjoy excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement Apply Today! Make a difference where you live. Apply now to join a team that helps keep O'Fallon beautiful, active, and welcoming for all. Visit www.ofallonmo.gov/hr to submit your application! The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1–3 years of experience in groundskeeping, parks maintenance, landscaping, or similar work
• Valid Class A CDL (or ability to obtain one) – Paid CDL Training Program available
• Positive attitude, teamwork spirit, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and in various weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Experience in turf management for athletic fields or golf courses is a plus

Responsibilities

• Grooming and prepping athletic fields for games and tournaments
• Mowing, trimming, seeding, and aerating turf areas
• Maintaining park restrooms, pavilions, and playgrounds for public safety
• Assisting with irrigation, minor construction projects, and playground inspections
• Operating equipment such as mowers, backhoes, dump trucks, and skid steers
• Supporting special events, festivals, and snow removal operations

Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance & Wellness Programs: Medical, Dental, Vision, employer-paid Accident and Life Insurance, optional Pet Insurance, and more.
• Financial Benefits: Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Identity-Theft Protection.
• Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of vacation for new hires 11 holidays + 1 personal holiday Sick leave and extended illness coverage
• Wellness Perks: Onsite workout facilities, discounted membership at Renaud Fitness/Aquatic Center, wellness incentives, and designated Zen and lactation rooms.
• Retirement & Growth: Missouri LAGERS L-6 Pension Plan, 457(b) Retirement Plan, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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