Maintenance Worker I - Parks

City of La Vista; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(a) match

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holidays & personal days

Tuition waiver

Training opportunities

Performance pay

Recreation memberships

Library memberships

Job summary

City of La Vista in Nebraska is seeking a Maintenance Worker I for the Parks team to maintain parks, athletic fields, and facilities, ensuring they are well-kept and safe for public use.

The role involves mowing, repairs to park structures, inspections, event setup, field preparation, snow removal, and assisting other Public Works crews. A HS diploma, valid driver's license, and ability to work outdoors are required; background check will follow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Strong work ethic, good attitude, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, weeding, trimming, and landscaping.
• Assisting with repairs to park structures, benches, and equipment.
• Inspecting and cleaning facilities as well as collecting and disposing of litter/trash.
• Performing event setup and takedown.
• Preparing athletic fields for games.
• Helping with snow removal and providing support to the other Public Works teams as needed.

Skills

Outdoor work

Hand tools

Power tools

Attention to detail

Dependable attendance

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Maintenance Worker I - Parks

Full Time Service-Maintenance La Vista, NE, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1068

Salary Range: $23.42 To $26.93 Hourly

Love working outdoors? Take pride in keeping things tidy and beautiful? Want an opportunity where you can be part of a great team and contribute to the community? The City of La Vista's Public Works department has got the perfect job for you!

As a Maintenance Worker I with our Parks team, you will be performing a variety of tasks to ensure the city parks, athletic fields, and recreational facilities are well-kept and safe for public use including:

• Mowing, weeding, trimming, and landscaping
• Assisting with repairs to park structures, benches, and equipment
• Inspecting and cleaning facilities as well as collecting and disposing of litter/trash
• Performing event setup and takedown
• Preparing athletic fields for games
• Helping with snow removal and providing support to the other Public Works teams as needed

Qualifications and skills needed:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools
• Strong work ethic, good attitude, and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain regular and dependable attendance

This is a full-time position working Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (Labor Day to Memorial Day) and from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (Memorial Day to Labor Day).

Note: A background check, physical examination, and drug screen will follow all conditional offers of employment.

Below is a listing of some of the benefits that are available to our full-time employees:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year
• Training opportunities and tuition waiver
• Performance based pay plan
• Recreation Center and Library memberships free of charge