Parks & Grounds Maintenance Technician

City of Newton, KS; Kansas; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Newton, KS is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker to join its public works team. This full-time role involves semi-skilled maintenance and construction tasks on city property, delivering reliable service to residents while maintaining parks, cemeteries, and facilities.

Responsibilities include repairing and painting park amenities, mowing and trimming turf, tree work, landscaping, playground maintenance, and assisting with festival setups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with preference for post-secondary education.
• Experience with grounds, facilities, or cemetery maintenance preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and paints park amenities and facilities.
• Mows turf, trims, and edges within assigned areas.
• Trimming and removing trees.
• Planting trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
• Assists in grave site layout and shows sites.
• Maintains park facilities, roads, and grounds; cleans restrooms.

Skills

Small equipment operation

Lawn chemicals

Backhoe operation

Dump truck operation

Generator operation

Water pump operation

Welder

Handheld power tools

Reading manuals

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Dump truck

Generator

Water pump

Welder

Handheld power tools

Job description

The City of Newton, KS is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker to join its public works team. This full-time role involves semi-skilled maintenance and construction tasks on city property, delivering reliable service to residents while maintaining parks, cemeteries, and facilities.

Responsibilities include repairing and painting park amenities, mowing and trimming turf, tree work, landscaping, playground maintenance, and assisting with festival setups.