Public Works & Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Roeland Park; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roeland Park is seeking a dependable Public Works & Parks Maintenance Worker to perform a wide range of maintenance and construction duties across streets, parks, and facilities. You will operate light to medium equipment and assist with snow/ice operations, with potential for growth in equipment operation and arboreal work.

A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required; obtaining a Class B CDL with air brakes within one year is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain Class B CDL with air brakes within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains parks and grounds: tree trimming, trash pickup, landscaping, and playground equipment upkeep.
• Operates light/medium equipment and aids in street, sidewalk, and facility maintenance.
• Supports snow and ice control and emergency response operations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dump trucks

Snowplows

Street sweepers

Job description

Roeland ParkPublic Works, 1800 Merriam Ln, Kansas City, KS 66106

Employment Status

Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Hourly Pay Range

$22.24 - $33.36 per hour

Reports To

Public Works Superintendent

Public Works & Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Roeland Park, Kansas

Position Title

Public Works & Parks Maintenance Worker

Department & Location

Roeland ParkPublic Works, 1800 Merriam Ln, Kansas City, KS 66106

Employment Status

Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Hourly Pay Range

$22.24 - $33.36 per hour

Reports To

Public Works Superintendent

Position Summary

The City of Roeland Park is seeking a dependable and motivated Public Works Maintenance Worker to perform a wide variety of maintenance and construction activities throughout the City. This position supports streets, sidewalks, stormwater infrastructure, parks, landscaping, trees, facilities, equipment, snow and ice operations, and other Public Works services.

The position is intended for a well-rounded employee who is willing to work across Public Works and Parks operations and develop additional skills in equipment operation, construction, urban forestry, mechanical maintenance, and other areas based on the needs of the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs parks and grounds maintenance, including tree trimming, trash pick pickup, landscape bed maintenance, weeding, edging, pruning, watering, seasonal planting, leaf and debris removal, playground and court cleaning, trail maintenance, and maintenance of shelters, restrooms, signs, fences, play equipment and other park amenities.
• Assists with tree planting, establishment watering, pruning, tree-ring maintenance, sucker removal, and other urban forestry activities.
• Maintains tools, vehicles, and equipment in good working condition and performs routine inspections, cleaning, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs within the employee's training and capabilities.
• Assists with leaf collection, street sweeping, special projects, community events, seasonal activities, and other Public Works operations.
• Performs general construction, repair, and maintenance of City streets, street signs, pavement markings, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, stormwater facilities, parks, trails, landscaping, and other City-owned property and facilities.
• Operates utility trucks, mowers, tractors, trailers, and other light and medium-duty equipment for which the employee has been trained and qualified.
• Uses hand and power tools and assists with concrete, masonry, rough carpentry, excavation, grading, drainage, landscaping, and related work.
• Participates in snow and ice control and emergency response operations, including after-hours work as assigned. Operates equipment appropriate to the employee's license, training, and demonstrated proficiency.
• Communicates professionally with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, residents, and other jurisdictions.
• Maintains required licenses and certifications and participates in training to develop additional Public Works skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to perform the physical duties associated with municipal maintenance, construction, parks, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes within 1 year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class B or Class A CDL with air brakes.
• Two years experience in municipal Public Works, construction, landscaping, parks maintenance, equipment operation, mechanical repair, tree trimming, or a related field.
• Experience operating dump trucks, loaders, skid steers, street sweepers, snowplows, tractors, trailers, or similar equipment.
• Relevant certifications in arboriculture, pesticide application, stormwater/erosion control, equipment operation, or mechanical maintenance.

Compensation and Career Development

Starting pay will be based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, certifications, and demonstrated skills.

The City supports employee development and may provide additional hourly compensation for approved licenses and certifications obtained after hire when they meet an identified department need and are approved by the Public Works Director.

Potential Pay Increase

• Class B CDL with air brakes
• +$1.00/hour
• ISA Certified Arborist
• +$1.00/hour
• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
• Additional +$0.50/hour
• Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator - applicable category
• +$0.50/hour
• Approved advanced equipment/mechanical certification
• +$0.25-$0.50/hour
• Approved stormwater/erosion-control certification
• +$0.25-$0.50/hour

Certification pay note: Incentive pay is subject to department need and prior approval by the Public Works Director and is paid only while the applicable credential remains current and in good standing. Credentials required as a minimum qualification of an employee's classification may be reflected in the employee's base rate rather than paid as a separate incentive.

Work Schedule and Conditions

This position primarily works a 40 hour, Monday – Friday daytime schedule but must be available for snow and ice operations, severe weather, emergencies, and intermittent weekend, evening and overnight on-call as needed. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to heat, cold, precipitation, traffic, noise, dust, equipment, and construction conditions.

Physical Requirements:

Duties require frequent walking and standing; bending, stooping, reaching, and other physical activity associated with maintenance and construction work; occasional lifting and carrying of heavy objects weighing up to 75–100 pounds; and operation of vehicles, equipment, hand and power tools. Duties require sufficient strength, dexterity, coordination, and hand-eye coordination to safely and effectively perform assigned tasks.

Environmental Requirements:

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather, heat, extreme cold, precipitation, dust, noise, traffic, and construction or maintenance conditions.

Sensory Requirements: Duties require sufficient visual perception and discrimination to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and tools and perform assigned work. Duties also require the ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, residents, and the public.

Reasonable Accommodation(s):

Reasonable accommodations will be provided, as required by applicable law, to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, provided the individual can perform the work in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace.

Selection Guidelines

The selection process may include a formal application; evaluation of education, training, and experience; oral interview; reference and background checks; driving-record review; drug test; and job-related testing as appropriate. Final candidates may be required to successfully complete applicable pre-employment requirements.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee. Duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and other requirements are subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the position change.

Why Work for Roeland Park?

Roeland Park Public Works is a small, hands-on department where employees work across multiple service areas and can develop a broad range of municipal maintenance, equipment, parks, and infrastructure skills. The City values dependable service, teamwork, safety, professional growth, and employees who take pride in maintaining the community.