Parks Maintenance Worker - Parks and Recreation

Grandview, MO; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Parks Maintenance Worker in a vibrant community! This role offers an opportunity to engage with nature while performing essential landscaping and maintenance tasks. You'll be responsible for keeping parks clean, assisting visitors, and ensuring a safe environment for everyone. With a focus on teamwork and community service, this position provides a fulfilling way to contribute to the beauty and functionality of public spaces. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage along with excellent benefits, including a pension plan and generous paid time off. If you're ready to make a difference outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

100% City Funded Pension Plan

Aetna Health Plan

Dental and Vision Plans

10 Paid Holidays

2 Floating Holidays

2 Weeks Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license.
• Ability to learn quickly and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping, maintenance, and repair tasks in parks.
• Assist in ensuring safety and cleanliness in public areas.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Customer Service

Snow Removal

Manual Labor

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Lawn Mower

Snow Blower

Hand Tools

Job description

Parks Maintenance Worker - Parks and Recreation

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $17.00 hourly
• Posted Date: 02/14/2025 1:43 PM

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Grandview is accepting applications for a Full Time Park Maintenance Worker I within the Parks Services Division. This position will perform semi-skilled landscaping, construction, maintenance and repair tasks related to park development and maintenance. Hours may vary with typical work occurring M-F 7:30-4:30, a variety of schedules are possible throughout the year including weekend work. Winter season involves snow removal which could involve weekends and holidays.

Job Responsibilities (Include, but not limited to)

• Designs, mows grass, trims shrubs and trees
• Picks up litter and garbage
• Cleans buildings and facilities, restrooms, landscape areas, playground equipment, bleachers, picnic tables and shade structures, and shelters
• Watering and weeding flower beds
• Participates in the upkeep of public parks, parkways, buildings, grounds and other landscaped areas
• Performs customer service duties, including assisting visitors, set up, operation and take down of event equipment and supplies
• Assists in ensuring a safe environment for visitors and the general public. Identifies safety hazards and informs supervisor of hazards. Recommends and takes corrective action
• Removes snow from walkways and driveways utilizing hand shovel and/or snow blower. Assists in City emergency operations, including snow removal as required
• May be required to obtain specialized certificates and/or attend classes associated with maintenance work
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment used on the job
• Observes safety rules and attends required safety courses
• Performs routine manual labor
• Dragging, lining, setting bases and other athletic field work
• Post shelter house rentals
• May provide functional direction to seasonal employees
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

No specific training or experience is needed to qualify for this level. Must be at least 18 years of age (experience in grounds/park maintenance is a plus); have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. Must have the ability to follow directions, learn quickly and be a self-starter. Must successfully pass a background check and employer provided drug screen.

Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily outside with exposure to extreme temperatures. Employee may be exposed to varying noise levels in the environment such as noise from recreational programs, noise from operating vehicles, equipment and/or tools. Heavy work requires the employee to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally or up to 50 pounds frequently. Physical demand requirements include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping and feeling. Employee must have visual acuity to perform frequent reading, be able to utilize measuring devices and ability to distinguish color and depth vision. Employee must use hands for tools, machinery and for writing or typing. Employee must hear and talk with others, either in person or on the phone, to communicate information and ideas. Work requires communication with coworkers, and interacting with the public.

Pay

$17.00 hourly. Grandview has an excellent benefits package including a 100% City funded L6 LAGERS pension plan, Aetna Health plan, Dental and Vision plans. Employees enjoy 10 paid Holidays as well as 2 Floating Holidays every year! New employees also earn two weeks of Paid Time Off during their first year.

To Apply

Send cover letter and resume to one of the following (please note position title applying for):

• Mail to Grandview City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Grandview, MO 64030
• Come to Grandview City Hall to complete an application or The View Community Center 13500 Byars Road