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Employment TypeSeasonal (Seasonal)
Job SummaryDo you enjoy hands-on work in the outdoors? Does the idea of contributing to the beautification and maintenance of outdoor spaces appeal to you? The City of Olathe is looking for a Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker wanting to be a key player in maintaining the beauty and functionality of sports fields for our public. As part of our dynamic crew, you'll contribute to the upkeep of our City parks, ensuring a clean, safe, and inviting environment for all visitors to enjoy.
PAY RANGE: $17.50 - $18.43 PER HOUR
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.The Park Maintenance Worker I contributes to the success and upkeep of the City’s park system by performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks to ensure the overall aesthetic appeal of City parks. This position works both individually and alongside other staff responsible for the maintenance of parks and park equipment. In addition to the regular job tasks, this position assists to repair and maintain equipment used in the completion of the job. This position is part of a two-level career progression of Park Maintenance Worker I and II.
Key Responsibilities - Participates in the maintenance of parks and public grounds by carrying out a variety of manual labor tasks alongside other maintenance staff.
- Supports various park facilities and equipment with activities such as mowing, planting, tree trimming, and other grounds maintenance; utilizes equipment, tools and machinery, including motorized vehicles for transportation between locations under direction from senior staff.
- Contributes to a safe worksite and public environment through adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
- Participates in housekeeping duties that include cleanup and maintenance of grounds and equipment; performs on-call duties and works overtime as required, including work supporting special events and snow removal.
Qualifications Experience : P revious maintenance experience is preferred.
Education: A h igh s chool d iploma or equivalent is required .
Licenses & Certificat ion s : A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required .
Environmental and Physical Demands: The Park Maintenance Worker I works outside in a variety of weather and environmental conditions such as heat, cold, wind, sun, rain, and snow. They are exposed to pollen, dust allergens, and other elements. This position r equires the ability to move frequently , maintain a stationary position for periods of time, and to frequently traverse uneven outdoor areas. The Park Maintenance Worker performs physical activities that require considerable use of one's arms and legs moving one's whole body to climb, lift, balance, walk, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl while handling materials. This position f requently ascends or descends stairs and ladders and works at heights; lifts and carries weight independently or with someone else; operates a variety of hand and power tools sometimes while working at heights. D rives or rides from site-to-site multiple times throughout the day and works in distracting situations including high volume traffic areas and city medians.
