Parks Facilities Maintenance Tech I — Grow & Maintain

Krpa; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% employer retirement contribution

Pension plan (KPERS)

Tuition reimbursement

On-site medical clinic

Holiday and paid leave

Free Lenexa Rec Center membership

Job summary

City of Lenexa is seeking an apprentice-level Facilities Technician I to support preventive and predictive maintenance of park facilities under close supervision. You will operate vehicles and equipment, assist with repairs, and help with events and daily logs.

The role develops skills in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and facility upkeep, with opportunities to lead seasonal workers as you gain experience and certifications such as AFO and CDL.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED or trade school certification, plus 2-3 years of facility maintenance experience.
• Must have Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) certification or ability to obtain within two years, and Class B CDL or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Operate City vehicles, powered equipment and hand tools for maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with construction and repair of park structures and amenities.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and appliance maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and operate pool and fountain filtration and chemical systems.
• Complete daily work orders and maintenance logs.
• Support snow and ice removal operations, including after-hours and weekends.
• Assist with set up and clean-up for special events.
• Inspect and clean playgrounds, shelters and public areas.
• Collaborate with other division staff and assist in other facility maintenance areas as needed to meet operational needs.
• May lead and coordinate seasonal workers under supervision.

Skills

Operate vehicles & tools

Basic maintenance tasks

Team coordination

Event setup

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-3 years facility maintenance experience

AFO certification or ability to obtain within 2 years

Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 1 year

Tools

Power tools

Aquatics equipment handling

Job description

City of Lenexa is seeking an apprentice-level Facilities Technician I to support preventive and predictive maintenance of park facilities under close supervision. You will operate vehicles and equipment, assist with repairs, and help with events and daily logs.

The role develops skills in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and facility upkeep, with opportunities to lead seasonal workers as you gain experience and certifications such as AFO and CDL.