Parks Maintenance Worker
About The Position
The City of Leawood is hiring a Parks Maintenance Worker to help maintain its parks, trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, and public spaces. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, seeing the results of their labor, and contributing to community spaces. While prior park maintenance experience is helpful, it is not required, as the city is prepared to train individuals with the right attitude, work ethic, and commitment to safety. The City of Leawood values Service, Innovation, Culture of Support, Teamwork, and Transparency, offering a supportive team environment where contributions are valued and work directly benefits the community. This position provides opportunities to learn new skills, operate equipment, and grow within Parks Maintenance.
Requirements
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Dependability and pride in producing quality work
- Safety-first, team-oriented mindset
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
- Commitment to serving the community
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Nice To Haves
- Experience in parks, landscaping, or grounds maintenance
- Experience with operating and maintaining mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsements
Responsibilities
- Maintain turf, athletic fields, parks, trails, playgrounds, and other City properties.
- Mow, trim, aerate, seed, fertilize, weed, and perform other turf-care activities.
- Prepare athletic fields for practices, games, and special events.
- Install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems.
- Inspect and maintain playgrounds, park amenities, tools, and equipment.
- Work safely and collaboratively to complete daily assignments and projects.
Benefits
- Insurance Benefits: Coverage begins on the first day of the month following hire
- Paid Time Off: vacation, sick, and personal leave plus holidays
- Retirement options: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) and 457(b) options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
