The City of Overland Park has a full-time Park Maintenance Specialist 1 position available in the Parks and Recreation Services Department.

Responsibilities:

Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the planting and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, trees and turf; or construction, maintenance, and repair of parks and recreation facilities and grounds. Assists with special events. Assists in emergency operations, including snow removal and storm clean up, as required.

Requirements:

• Basic education or additional equivalent experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record. Must obtain a valid class
• A commercial driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsement within 6 months after employment.
• A pesticide applicators license categories 3A and 3B is preferred if applying for a Turf/ Grounds Maintenance or Forestry/Horticulture position.

• Forestry/Horticulture - six months to one year experience in landscape/horticulture maintenance, arboriculture or an equivalent level of experience to include operation of compact loaders, chainsaws, chippers and hand tools.
• Turf/ Grounds Maintenance - six months to one year experience in turf maintenance or an equivalent level of experience to include operation of mowing equipment, power tools, utility vehicle, sprayers and hand tools.
Construction - six months to one year experience in general construction trades or facility maintenance or an equivalent level of experience to include operation of loaders, dump trucks, power tools and general construction tools and equipment.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

Salary Range - Grade A: $18.45 - $20.50 Per Hour

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Benefits: Full-time

To view the full job description, please go to the City of Overland Park's Job Description page and search by title: Park Attendant I.

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