Maintenance Worker

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker

Description

Full-time position available with the Parks & Recreation Department, Natural Resources Maintenance Division
Pay Range: Starting at $19.27 per hour
Work Location: 6901 Elmwood Ave
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Application Deadline: July 06, 2026

Responsibilities

What you'll do

• Participate in routine groundskeeping activities, including mowing grass, trimming shrubs, cutting tree branches, and caring for plants, to maintain safe and well-kept park spaces.
• Collect refuse by picking up, carrying, and disposing of trash and debris, and operate loading mechanisms to keep park areas clean and accessible.
• Assist with snow removal to help maintain safe conditions in parks and surrounding areas during winter weather.
• Perform semi-skilled manual labor to support daily maintenance tasks and ensure work is completed efficiently.
• Perform related duties as required to support overall operations.

What success looks like

• Park grounds are clean, well-maintained, and safe for public use
• Assigned tasks are completed on time and to standard
• Equipment is used safely and properly
• Work areas are left organized and hazard-free
• Team operations run smoothly with dependable support

What you get

• Outdoor, hands-on work with visible results
• Opportunity to build maintenance and equipment skills
• Stable role with year-round work

Why this role matters
Parks and green spaces are essential to the community's quality of life. This role helps ensure those spaces are safe, clean, and welcoming for residents and visitors every day.

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• High school graduation OR 6 months of experience in general labor.
• May be required to possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.