Seasonal Park Grounds & Maintenance Technician

CITY OF KIRKSVILLE; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Kirksville is seeking Seasonal Park Maintenance workers to perform a variety of grounds and facility maintenance tasks in parks, recreation spaces, and cemetery areas. Duties include operating mowers and small equipment, pruning trees and shrubs, planting beds, and mulching, along with routine vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities extend to maintaining turf care equipment, sprinklers, irrigation systems, responding to leaks and facility issues, and keeping restrooms clean.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in related field (carpentry, general mechanics) or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with maintenance of parks and recreation facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks and public green spaces and facilities, including cemetery areas.
• Operate mowers, tractor and other small equipment and tools for mowing and trimming grass, pruning trees and shrubs, planting and mulching flower beds.
• Perform routine maintenance on motor equipment and vehicles; assist with repairs as needed.
• Maintain turf care equipment, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems.
• Respond to water leaks, clogged toilets, vandalism, and other issues in park facilities.
• Clean and maintain restrooms; collect and dispose of trash; inspect facilities for hazards.

Skills

Carpentry

General mechanics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Tractor

Irrigation systems

Hand tools

Job description

The City of Kirksville is seeking Seasonal Park Maintenance workers to perform a variety of grounds and facility maintenance tasks in parks, recreation spaces, and cemetery areas. Duties include operating mowers and small equipment, pruning trees and shrubs, planting beds, and mulching, along with routine vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities extend to maintaining turf care equipment, sprinklers, irrigation systems, responding to leaks and facility issues, and keeping restrooms clean.