Building Services Worker - 19 Hours - Evenings - Old Town Activity Center

City of Lenexa; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Lenexa is seeking a Part-Time Building Service Worker for the Old Town Activity Center, with an average 19 hours weekly in the evenings. The role focuses on custodial duties, setup and teardown for events, and maintaining clean, safe facilities.

Ideal candidates are self-starters who can work independently and are passionate about serving the public. A high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or within six months) are required, plus

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must have First Aid/CPR/AED certification or obtain within six months of employment.
• Must complete required NIMS IS-100 and IS-700 training within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial duties including cleaning and routine maintenance at City facilities and grounds.
• Sets up meetings, events, and activities at several City buildings.
• Operates cleaning equipment and maintains floors, restrooms, offices, and recreation spaces.
• Drives City or personal vehicle to transport equipment and supplies as needed.
• Cleans sidewalks, removes snow/ice, and handles debris around facilities.

Skills

Self-starter

Independent worker

Public service mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Tools

First Aid/CPR/AED training

NIMS IS-100/IS-700 training

Job description

Building Services Worker - 19 Hours - Evenings - Old Town Activity Center

The City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation department is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time Building Service Worker. The ideal candidate:

• is a self-starter
• can work independently
• is passionate about serving the public and delivering the highest level of professional custodial services.

Working for the City of Lenexa is more than a job. You will be trained, supported and valued. You’ll make a difference in the community, work alongside talented people, have leadership support, and work in a stable and positive work environment. We value work-life balance and will provide you with the resources to succeed in your position.

Hours/Schedule (average 19 hours weekly)

• Thursdays and Fridays, 6 pm - 11 pm
• Saturdays and Sundays, 6 pm - 10 pm OR 10 pm - 2 am

Position Summary

This position performs custodial duties involving cleaning and routine maintenance at multiple City facilities and adjacent grounds, operating equipment and setting up and cleaning up for meetings and events.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists participants with special events, rentals and programs at a variety of City facilities and parks.
• Sets up meetings, recreational activities, birthday parties and City events scheduled at several City buildings.
• Sweeps, vacuums and mops floors; dust and cleans offices, restrooms, meeting rooms and other work areas; strips, waxes and polishes floors; shampoos carpets.
• Operates City vehicles to transport equipment and supplies to various facilities and events around the City.
• Cleans sidewalks and removes snow and ice; removes debris and other litter from building grounds.
• Operates tools and electrically powered machines (i.e., propane/ electric buffers, Grout Hog, Kaivac and auto scrubbers (walk-behind & ride-on), etc.).
• Drives City and/or personal vehicle to perform essential functions of position.

Qualifications

Minimum: High school diploma or G.E.D. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must have First Aid/CPR/AED certification or obtain within six months of employment. Must complete required NIMS IS-100 and IS-700 training within three months of employment.

Desired: One year of prior job-related experience.

Starting rate of pay is $19.33 to $21.76 per hour dependent on qualifications and directly related experience.

City of Lenexa strives to be an inclusive place to work. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical, hearing test, reference check, and a background check is required for applicants age 18 or older.Candidates with prior criminal convictions are encouraged to submit applications for positions where they meet the minimum and/or desired qualifications and will not automatically be excluded from the recruitment process.

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly, with consistency and respect, while providing a positive, challenging and rewarding work environment. We value and encourage diversity in our workplace.