Parks Facilities Maintenance Technician I

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

Position Summary

This is an apprentice-level position in the Facilities Division. Under close supervision, this position performs preventive and predictive maintenance of park facilities, including operation of major equipment and assisting with repairs and general upkeep. The Technician I is expected to develop skills and knowledge in all aspects of facility maintenance and may assist higher-level technicians and seasonal staff.

Essential Functions, Duties and 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.

Qualifications

Minimum: High school diploma or G.E.D. OR technical 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting rate of pay is $21.79 to $25.26 per hour dependent on qualifications and directly related experience. The City of Lenexa offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Low-cost premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free or low cost on-site medical clinic
• 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match
• A pension plan via the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• Six weeks of parental leave at full pay
• City-paid short-term and long-term disability plans
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year
• Additional personal leave during first year of employment for new employees
• Minimum of 2 weeks of vacation during first year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave and personal leave
• Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center

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, agility, hearing test, smell test and vision 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.