STORMWATER MAINT WORKER I

Winfield Self Service; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winfield is seeking a Stormwater Maintenance Worker I to join the Parks and Public Lands team. This role involves maintaining parks and stormwater infrastructure, inspecting systems, and assisting with pollution prevention efforts.

You will operate a variety of equipment, supervise seasonal staff, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The position requires readiness for outdoor work and the ability to respond to emergencies when needed.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school.
• Two years of experience in construction and maintenance work.
• Must have or obtain supervisory certification for Department of Corrections personnel within six months of employment.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Operate mowers, trimmers, and various landscaping equipment.
• Lead seasonal laboring workers and supervise staff as assigned.
• Inspect and maintain storm drains, culverts, and related stormwater infrastructure.
• Install erosion and sediment control measures and BMPs.
• Identify and report illicit discharges or spills and support SWPPP implementation.
• Perform routine inspections of parks, facilities, and construction sites for stormwater compliance.

Skills

Stormwater systems

Environmental regulations

Inspection

Recordkeeping

Equipment operation

Time management

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL

Job description

Position Title: Stormwater Maintenance Worker I
Department: Parks and Public Lands/Stormwater Drainage
Reports to: Parks Superintendent, Cemetery Caretaker, Lake Supervisor, or other Supervisor as assigned
Field: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Created on: May 14, 2015
Last Revised: May 19, 2026
Category: Non Exempt
Pay Grade: 11H ($15.25 - $22.30)
Position Summary:
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction and maintenance of parks, lakes, cemeteries, golf courses, pools, buildings, stormwater infrastructure, and other municipal facilities. Assists with stormwater pollution prevention activities including inspection, maintenance, erosion control, illicit discharge detection, and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to support compliance with environmental regulations and the City's stormwater management program.

Tasks

• Operates mowers, trimmers and various other landscaping equipment.
• Operates trucks, backhoes, loaders, jackhammers, mowers, trimmers, tractors, chippers, utility carts and other equipment essential to grounds maintenance.
• Loads and hauls equipment, sand, gravel, clay, topsoil and other construction and maintenance materials.
• Serve as lead worker over seasonal laboring workers.
• Supervise Department of Corrections personnel and seasonal employees.
• Assists with stormwater pollution prevention and water quality protection activities in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of storm drains, culverts, ditches, detention areas, inlets, and related stormwater infrastructure.
• Installs and maintains erosion and sediment control measures including silt fence, wattles, inlet protection, erosion matting, and other BMPs.
• Identifies and reports illicit discharges, illegal dumping, spills, or other sources of stormwater contamination.
• Assists with implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and municipal stormwater management practices.
• Conducts routine inspections of construction sites, parks, facilities, and public areas for stormwater compliance concerns.
• Applies herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers in accordance with environmental regulations and best management practices.
• Deals with the public in a manner that positively promotes the image of the City and handles complaints and needs tactfully.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and the public.
• All employees of the City of Winfield are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster or breach of homeland security occurs. Such call to respond and assist may involve those activities to his/her regular job responsibilities and incorporate other non-job-related duties as necessary and required of an employee. An employee’s response to these matters may require the working of unusual, long hours over an extended period of time with infrequent breaks or rest periods.
• "This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor."

Skills

• Knowledge of stormwater systems, drainage infrastructure, erosion control, and sediment management practices.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations related to stormwater pollution prevention and MS4/NPDES compliance.
• Inspection - Conducting inspections of facilities, drainage systems, and work sites to identify maintenance or environmental concerns.
• Recordkeeping - Maintaining accurate inspection logs, maintenance records, and compliance documentation.
• Environmental Awareness - Recognizing potential pollutants and taking appropriate corrective actions to protect water quality.
• Mechanical Aptitude - Operating and maintaining stormwater maintenance tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Management of Material Resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Attributes

• Integrity - Requires honesty and strong moral principles.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Self-Starter - Accomplishes work with very little direct supervision.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Memorization - The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
• Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Attention to Detail - Ability to identify pollution sources, drainage issues, and maintenance deficiencies.
• Environmental Responsibility - Commitment to protecting public infrastructure and environmental resources.
• Dependability - Reliable attendance and ability to respond during weather-related emergencies.

Experience and Education

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school.
• Two years of experience in construction and maintenance work.
• Must have or obtain supervisory certification for Department of Corrections personnel within six months of employment and requires maintaining supervisory status.
• Valid commercial driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Capacity to perform manual labor in the maintenance, repair, and minor construction of city facilities, roads and building maintenance.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work and ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, crawl, push, pull and perform similar body movements.
• Possesses hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate equipment.
• Ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone and two-way radio; ability to see and read instructions.