Parks & Facilities Maintenance Worker Jobs

City of Arkansas City

Location:
United States, Arkansas City

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

14.97 - 27.29 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of parks and facilities, public grounds, open spaces, and cemetery.

Job Responsibility:

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of parks and facilities, public grounds, open spaces, and cemetery
Mows and maintains park and open space areas
mows weeds
cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets
maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads
Assists in the maintenance of the municipal swimming pool
Paints and repairs or replaces picnic tables and benches
Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work
Performs routine maintenance on lawn mowers, power equipment, and irrigation systems
Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of the City's parks and open spaces
Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers
Operates backhoe, tractors, mowers, jack hammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, washers, and other listed equipment as needed
Performs custodial work as required and assigned
Collects and disposes of solid waste from port-a-pots
picks up litter from premises
Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed
Prepares facilities for park and recreation program use
Assists in the construction of new parks facilities
Keeps records of work completed
Open and closing of graves
Assists in locating of lots and open spaces in the Cemetery
Attendance at training, workshops and seminars
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High school diploma or acceptable equivalent
Must possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record as determined by the employer
Must be able to obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within sixty (60) days of employment
Must obtain and maintain a Non-Doc Card from the Department of Corrections
Some knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in parks, facilities and cemetery maintenance
some knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs
some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment
Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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