Parks Maintenance Worker: Seasonal - Parks and Recreation

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Seasonal Park Maintenance Workers to join their dynamic team. This role involves a variety of semi-skilled jobs in ground maintenance, gardening, and horticulture, ensuring the beauty and upkeep of public parks. Candidates will work a 40-hour week, including weekends and holidays, during the summer season. The position offers an opportunity to engage with the community while performing essential maintenance tasks that enhance the recreational experience for all. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a knack for maintaining beautiful green spaces, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• No specific training needed, but experience in grounds maintenance is a plus.
• Must be at least 17 years old and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, trims shrubs, and cleans park facilities.
• Participates in the upkeep of public parks and grounds.
• Performs routine manual labor and observes safety rules.

Skills

Ground Maintenance

Gardening

Horticulture

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Lawn Mower

Trimmers

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Parks Maintenance Worker: Seasonal - Parks and Recreation

• Type: Limited Term
• Salary/Pay Rate: $16.00 hourly
• Posted Date: 03/26/2025 4:50 PM

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grandview Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Seasonal Park Maintenance Workers. This position will perform a variety of semi-skilled jobs in ground maintenance, gardening, horticulture, and related work. This position will be used to cover weekend shifts for posting on shelter houses and routine maintenance within the parks.

The position will work a 40-hour week and will be required to work holidays, weekends, and special events during the summer. Exceptions to the hours will be made for students who can only work weekends and then full time after school is closed for summer. These positions may start work as early as 6:00 a.m. (5:00 a.m. on days hosting baseball tournaments) and end as late as 8 p.m. in order to complete the tasks for the day. Shifts will be no shorter than 4 hours, and are typically 8 hours. Candidates are expected to be available to work for the entire summer season. Reports to the Assistant Parks Manager.

Job Responsibilities (Include, but not limited to)

• 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
• Watering and weeding flower beds
• Participates in the upkeep of public parks, parkways, buildings, grounds, and other landscaped areas
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment used on the job
• Observes safety rules
• Performs routine manual labor
• Dragging, lining, setting bases, and other athletic field work
• Inspect, maintain, and repair park facilities as needed
• Post shelter house rentals

Minimum Qualifications

No specific training or experience is needed to qualify for this level. Must be at least 17 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. Possess the ability to work with other co-workers and the public is required.

Pay

Starting at $16.00 per hour.

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 have the 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.

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.