Parks & Grounds Maintenance Technician I

City of Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a Parks and Grounds Maintenance Repair Worker I to perform maintenance and repair tasks across parks, fields, trails and recreation spaces, including equipment operation and irrigation, landscape care, playgrounds and facilities.

This full-time, on-site role has a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00am to 3:30pm with an hourly wage starting at $27.03 and step increases through the listed pay bands.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of grounds maintenance and facilities repair experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair tasks across carpentry, plumbing, welding, cement finishing and electrical work.
• Operate equipment including skid loaders, mowers, tractors and snow removal gear.
• Maintain irrigation systems, backflow devices, and water playground components; care for landscapes and facilities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a Parks and Grounds Maintenance Repair Worker I to perform maintenance and repair tasks across parks, fields, trails and recreation spaces, including equipment operation and irrigation, landscape care, playgrounds and facilities.

This full-time, on-site role has a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00am to 3:30pm with an hourly wage starting at $27.03 and step increases through the listed pay bands.