Part Time Park Worker

JCPRD•Olathe, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing. When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork. Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone! Part-time employees are extremely helpful in keeping JCPRD parks clean, fun, and safe for patrons during busier parts of the year. The parks in JCPRD’s Northwest Region include Kill Creek/ Kill Creek Streamway Parks, Lexington Lake Park, Cedar Niles Streamway park, Timber Ridge Adventure Center, and Ernie Miller Nature Center. Working with the Northwest team teaches seasonal employees valuable experience and skills they can use in a future career.

Requirements

applicants must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and a clear background check
Candidates for this position must be 16 years of age or older
Candidates for this position shall have reliable transportation and shall be at work on time. If employees are going to be late or absent, management must be contacted prior
Part-time workers are subject to loud noises, heavy lifting up to 50lbs, extended periods of standing/walking, and weather extremes
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions

Responsibilities

assist in keeping the parks clean, safe, and inviting for patrons
turf maintenance such as mowing, string trimming and trash removal
clean facilities and assist with construction projects, weed control, plant care, and tree trimming or removal
drive a vehicle and use trailers
use of chemicals for cleaning, pest control and other various tasks