Park Grounds & Equipment Technician II

City Of Olathe; Orick (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

tuition reimbursement

eight weeks of paid parental leave

onsite health clinic providing free on

competitive pay

health and dental coverage

retirement plans

educational reimbursement

LiveWell wellness program

Job summary

City Of Olathe is looking for a Park Maintenance Worker II to maintain and enhance park grounds, operate maintenance equipment, and contribute to the safety and aesthetics of community spaces. The role supports outdoor recreation and requires basic construction tasks as part of a multi-level progression in the Parks department.

The position emphasizes outdoor work in varied weather, with a starting hourly salary of $18.62–$20.30 based on experience, and includes benefits such as health/dental,

Qualifications

• One year of parks or grounds maintenance experience is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs mowing and maintenance of parks and public grounds, operation of equipment, repairs to equipment and park assets, and assisting with various basic construction projects throughout the Olathe parks system.
• Operates a variety of equipment including riding mowers, trucks with trailers, snow removal equipment, hand tools, and a variety of other equipment.
• Performs a wide variety of manual labor tasks which include shoveling, planting flowers and shrubs, snow removal duties, and lifting.
• Participates in weekly housekeeping duties, park grounds cleanup, and building maintenance.
• Job requires on call responsibilities which may require overtime and occasional weekend work.
• This job is part of a three level career progression of Park Maintenance Worker I - III.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driving license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

City Of Olathe is looking for a Park Maintenance Worker II to maintain and enhance park grounds, operate maintenance equipment, and contribute to the safety and aesthetics of community spaces. The role supports outdoor recreation and requires basic construction tasks as part of a multi-level progression in the Parks department.

The position emphasizes outdoor work in varied weather, with a starting hourly salary of $18.62–$20.30 based on experience, and includes benefits such as health/dental,