Parks Turf Technician II – Outdoor Grounds Pro

Visit Independence; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Independence is seeking a PRT Maintenance Worker II in the Parks/Recreation/Tourism Department. You will perform turf mowing, trimming, litter removal, painting, graffiti removal, and cemetery maintenance, and operate trucks, trailers, mowers, and other equipment.

Outdoor work is common, with extreme heat and cold. Roll requires a High school diploma, Class B permit within six months, and completion of NIMS training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safe and proper use of hand tools, string trimmers, mowers, and various equipment.
• Must obtain Class B permit within six months of hire and complete required NIMS level training.

Responsibilities

• Performs turf mowing and trimming, litter and trash removal, painting, graffiti removal.
• Cemetery maintenance, and other grounds maintenance duties as assigned.
• Operates trucks, trailers, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, and various equipment.
• Assists with seasonal City snow removal and other park maintenance tasks.

Skills

Tools handling

Equipment operation

Follow instructions

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma

Tools

hand tools

mowers

string trimmers

tractor

compressor

generator

Job description

The City of Independence is seeking a PRT Maintenance Worker II in the Parks/Recreation/Tourism Department. You will perform turf mowing, trimming, litter removal, painting, graffiti removal, and cemetery maintenance, and operate trucks, trailers, mowers, and other equipment.

Outdoor work is common, with extreme heat and cold. Roll requires a High school diploma, Class B permit within six months, and completion of NIMS training.