Parks Maintenance Worker

Clay County • Smithville, MO

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About The Position

Clay County Parks Department is seeking an entry-level Parks Maintenance Worker to perform general maintenance of systems and grounds at County-owned buildings and facilities. The worker operates under the direct supervision of Parks Maintenance Technicians and helps keep public spaces safe, clean, and functional for the community.

The role includes grounds keeping, facility and building care, equipment operation and maintenance, seasonal snow and ice removal, and responding to after-hours emergencies or essential tasks when needed. Work may involve prolonged outdoor exposure to extreme heat or cold, debris, fumes, odors, airborne particles, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other potentially hazardous conditions. Frequent travel throughout the County is required, with possible travel within and outside the state.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance, with the ability to drive in normal and inclement weather.
• Skill in using a wide variety of hand, power, pneumatic, and carpentry tools.
• Intermediate proficiency with personal computers, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work for extended periods in extreme heat or cold; walk long distances; climb and bend; and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and write English sufficiently to interpret MSDS sheets, warning labels, and manuals.
• Ability to interact courteously with the public.
• Ability to follow safety regulations, pass a drug-screening test, and meet the stated vision requirements: 20/20 corrected vision and ability to see colors clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of technical school or college-level courses in a maintenance-related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance, reconstruction, remodeling, and repair services.
• Mow, edge, and trim grass; plant and fertilize trees and shrubs; install sod; and maintain irrigation systems.
• Clean restrooms and empty trash.
• Repair or install site amenities, including picnic tables, grills, fencing, and signs.
• Safely operate and maintain tractors, commercial riding mowers, trimmers, edgers, aerators, and seeders.
• Remove snow and ice using shovels, snow blowers, and trucks equipped with plow blades and spreaders.
• Service equipment by changing oil and filters, greasing parts, sharpening blades, and performing minor rust repair and painting.
• Perform minor electrical repairs, including changing bulbs and ballasts; patch and paint interior and exterior surfaces; and conduct custodial functions.
• Complete formal work orders and follow verbal instructions from Parks Management.
• Carry an assigned duty pager and respond to after-hours emergencies or essential tasks, such as snow removal, as needed.

Benefits

• Two defined benefit retirement plans fully funded by the County.
• Deferred-compensation plan with a match on the first 4% contributed.
• Three medical plans, including two high deductible plans.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Two flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental plans.
• County-paid life insurance equal to 2X annual salary for full-time employees.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Long-term disability (LTD).
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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