Parks Maintenance Worker

United States·LeawoodFull Timemid

OperationsMaintenance Technician

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Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM Employees may be required to work evenings and/or weekends during peak periods, eme

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OperationsMaintenance Technician

Do you enjoy working outdoors, seeing the results of your work, and contributing to spaces used by the community every day? The City of Leawood is hiring a Parks Maintenance Worker to help maintain our parks, trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, and public spaces. Prior park maintenance experience is helpful but not required. We are prepared to train someone with the right attitude, work ethic, and commitment to safety.

What We Offer

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At the City of Leawood, we are guided by our values of Service, Innovation, Culture of Support, Teamwork, and Transparency. You’ll join a supportive team where your contributions are valued, and your work directly benefits the community. You’ll also have opportunities to learn new skills, operate equipment, and grow within Parks Maintenance.

✓Starting Rate of Pay: $22.06 - $25.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

✓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

Responsibilities

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→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.

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

Requirements

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Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Nice to Have

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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

Typical schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Employees may be required to work evenings and/or weekends during peak periods, emergency operations, and other events
Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions
This is a physically active, hands-on role with a team that relies on each other every day