Parks Grounds Maintenance Technician

City of Leawood, Kansas; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid time off

KPERS retirement

457(b) options

Job summary

The City of Leawood, Kansas, is hiring a Parks Maintenance Worker to maintain parks and green spaces. The role involves outdoor upkeep, planting, pruning, and basic repairs, with training offered for the right attitude and safety mindset.

The position is full-time, with a starting pay between $22.06 and $25.00 per hour, and includes benefits such as insurance, paid time off, and retirement options with KPERS and 457(b).

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Dependability and pride in producing quality work.
• Safety-first, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds maintenance to keep outdoor areas clean, safe, and well-kept.
• Operate landscaping tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with minor repairs or upkeep of outdoor facilities and walkways.
• Plant flowers, shrubs, and seasonal vegetation.
• Prune trees, shrubs, and other vegetation to maintain healthy growth and appearance.
• Weed flower beds, garden areas, and landscaped areas.
• Water plants, lawns, and other vegetation as needed.

Skills

Positive attitude

Dependability

Safety-first

Outdoor work

Willingness to learn

Tools

Valid driver's license

CDL (preferred)

Job description

The City of Leawood, Kansas, is hiring a Parks Maintenance Worker to maintain parks and green spaces. The role involves outdoor upkeep, planting, pruning, and basic repairs, with training offered for the right attitude and safety mindset.

The position is full-time, with a starting pay between $22.06 and $25.00 per hour, and includes benefits such as insurance, paid time off, and retirement options with KPERS and 457(b).