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Laborer

City of Springfield (MO)
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026

   
Do you or someone you know enjoy the Parks in Springfield?  Do you want to be a part of what makes them great?

The Parks Department and the City of Springfield are looking for a Laborer to join our Turf section of the Parks.  This role will play an important part in the beautification of our ballfields in our many parks.  This role could expect to drag the ball fields, mow/weed-eating, opening and upkeep of the rentals, daily trash duties, and general ground maintenance of the complexes.  

It takes a lot to maintain all 105 Springfield-Greene County Park Board locations, ranging from neighborhood parks, multi-use recreational facilities, natural resource areas, special use facilities and aquatic facilities. Our departmental maintenance staff works daily to contribute to the care and beautification of over 3,200 acres of park property.  
 
The Park Operations division is the primary division within Parks dedicated to the maintenance and upkeep of our neighborhood and regional parks and facilities. You will find Park Operations staff maintaining our ball fields, trails, structures, pavilions, playground equipment, trees, botanical gardens, and more. 

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Experience, Education, and Training
PREFERRED
  • Experience in grounds, roads, and/or building construction or maintenance work.

Licensing/Certification
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
 
 
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

 

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment.   Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment.  We are committed to a drug-free workplace.  Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety.  The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.  Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.


Salary : $34,590 - $48,464

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