Seasonal Park Maintenance - 2026

City of Andover Kansas • Andover, KS

7d • $16

About The Position

This position exists to provide maintenance support to city parks, recreation and commercial building facilities. Any specials skills required will be on-the-job training under direct supervision. The employee is also required to complete other tasks as assigned, especially as they relate to special event or city festival preparations. This position is seasonal, working up to 6 months Pay is $16.06 per hour Examples of Work Mows and trims city park grounds and around facilities. Assists with repair and mechanical maintenance on city equipment. Assists with irrigation system repairs. Performs custodial duties at outdoor restrooms, dog parks and grounds. Assists in the preparation of city facilities for private rentals and public events. Other related duties as necessary

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license, CDL preferred and a driving history that meets the requirements to be covered by the City’s insurance.
• 6 months related work experience, preferred
• Familiarity operating zero-turn mowers, weed eaters, tractors, UTVs, chainsaws preferred
• Working knowledge of common hand tools and power tools.
• The ability to follow and comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to apply safe working habits.
• This work involves physical labor and exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or equipment possibly weighing 80 lbs. or more with occasional maximum lift of 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder, and 40 lbs. overhead.
• Examples of movements include walking on uneven terrain and surfaces that may be slick from the elements, climbing in and out ditches and manholes, bending, stooping, and/or shoveling as required; trimming trees, accessing light fixtures at heights, etc.
• The position frequently operates motorized equipment for extended periods of time.
• Regular and proper use of PPE is required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity operating zero-turn mowers, weed eaters, tractors, UTVs, chainsaws preferred
• CDL preferred
• 6 months related work experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Mows and trims city park grounds and around facilities.
• Assists with repair and mechanical maintenance on city equipment.
• Assists with irrigation system repairs.
• Performs custodial duties at outdoor restrooms, dog parks and grounds.
• Assists in the preparation of city facilities for private rentals and public events.
• Other related duties as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed