Parks Specialist (Infrastructure Maintenance)

City Of Leawood Kansas • Leawood, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to expand your skills, take on a variety of maintenance and construction projects, and contribute to the upkeep of the City's buildings, parks, pool, trails, and other public facilities. If you're looking for a new challenge while continuing to serve the citizens of Leawood, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Eight (8) years of experience in parks maintenance, or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Arts
• At least one (1) Parks Technical Certification, such as Certified Park & Recreation Professional, Commercial Pesticide Applicator, Certified Playground Safety Inspector, Certified Snow Professional, Certified Arborist, Certified Landscape Technician, or equivalent certification from an accredited agency and approved by the Parks Superintendent
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsements

Nice To Haves

• Ten (10) years of experience in parks maintenance, or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Arts
• Two (2) or more Parks Technical Certifications, such as Certified Park & Recreation Professional, Commercial Pesticide Applicator, Certified Playground Safety Inspector, Certified Snow Professional, Certified Arborist, Certified Landscape Technician, or equivalent certification from an accredited agency and approved by the Parks Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs to City facilities, including plumbing, electrical repairs, painting, welding, asphalt and concrete patching, sign fabrication and installation, and playground equipment repairs.
• Assist in the maintenance and construction of trails, sidewalks, bridges, and other park infrastructure using concrete, asphalt, pavers, or stone.
• Prepare, maintain, and winterize the City’s pool facilities.
• Inspect park facilities and properties to keep areas clean, safe, and well-kept.

What This Job Offers

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