Maintenance Worker I

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Employment Type

Job Summary

Hourly Rate is $17.85 - $18.80 depending on experience.

Seasonal Maintenance opportunities are available for individuals seeking a commitment of up to 6 months, or summer only employment, at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm and the Olathe Memorial Cemetery.  Duties may include, but are not limited to, general and grounds maintenance, light custodial, painting, basic carpentry, and other related tasks. If you enjoy working outdoors and want to make a lasting impact by helping preserve and maintain these important community spaces and places, apply today!

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing a variety of duties for one of the following crews: Park Maintenance, Sports Field Maintenance, Horticulture, Forestry or Park Construction. Work is completed independently requiring a high degree of initiative and motivation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of mowing and outdoor maintenance equipment; installs and maintains landscaping; plants and maintains trees and other plants; maintains athletic fields and other outdoor areas.

• Picks up trash and debris.

• Completes light custodial work.

Qualifications

Experience: No experience is required. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Education:  A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required.

Environmental or Physical Demands: Work requires the ability to navigating uneven ground and exposure to a variety of outdoor elements such as heat, cold, rain, and dust. Lifting and operating powered equipment requires lifting, manual dexterity, and frequent physical exertion.