Are you passionate about the great outdoors? Do you have a knack for keeping things tidy and beautiful? Are you eager to advance your career and grow in the landscape industry? Are you a self-starter with the right attitude who is looking for the next step in your career? Join our dynamic team as a Parks Maintenance Worker and become a steward of natural beauty in our community!
THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS is looking for
Experienced Landscape Maintenance Workers
As a Parks Maintenance Worker, you'll be an integral part of maintaining the beauty and functionality of Leawood’s parks and green spaces. A few of your daily tasks may include:
As a Park Maintenance team member, you will gain hands-on experience in a wide range of landscape and grounds maintenance tasks, from identifying and addressing issues with plant health to implementing effective maintenance solutions.
You’ll be involved in a variety of park maintenance activities, including natural areas management, invasive species control, pesticide applications, trail maintenance, greenhouse production, and responding to inclement weather events such as flooding and snow removal. You will have a work-life balance where your schedule will be 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with some scheduled overtime.
Are you the ideal candidate to start a career as a Parks Maintenance Worker with the City of Leawood?
As a Parks Maintenance Worker with the City of Leawood, you will have the opportunity to grow in your skills and knowledge through hands-on job training and attending workshops, outside training, and achieving multiple certifications. You will have a clear career development path to become a Parks Specialist, where you can lead and mentor other Maintenance Workers.
The sky is the limit, and your career as a Parks Maintenance Worker would be up to how you make it!
Minimum Requirements: Must have two (2) years of experience in parks maintenance, or equivalent experience or education. Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per the City’s Drivers Use of Vehicles for City Business policy throughout employment with the City.
Preferred Requirements : Four (4) years of experience in parks landscaping, arboriculture, or equivalent experience or education. Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsements.
Accepting Applications through October 10, 2025.
Starting Rate of Pay: $22.00 -$24.00 / hourly, DOQ
(This is a non-exempt benefits eligible position.)
Additional Information: At the City of Leawood, we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for the success and well-being of our employees. That's why we're thrilled to present our latest initiative – the New Hire 40-Hour Vacation Program! This program is designed to allow our newest team members the opportunity to recharge, explore, and connect with their passions outside of work. From day one, enjoy the luxury of 40 hours of fully paid time off.
The City of Leawood offers career development opportunities that could increase the employee's experience, training, and pay. The position is eligible to receive pay increases every year. Employees also receive a Time-in-Service Bonus equal to 5% of their annual salary every three years of employment on their anniversary date.
Compensation details: 22-24 Hourly Wage
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