Maintenance Worker

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker

Description

Full-time position available with the Parks and Recreation Department-Natural Resources Division Work Location: 6901 Elmwood Ave
Salary Range: $19.27-$29.39 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: October 19, 2026

About Us

About the Parks & Recreation Department

Kansas City Parks & Recreation is dedicated to enhancing the community's quality of life through equitable, community-driven programs and sustainable management of natural resources. The department provides and maintains a wide range of parks, recreational facilities, and amenities, including trails, lakes, playgrounds, and cultural spaces. By promoting leisure, wellness, and environmental stewardship, Parks & Recreation fosters healthy lifestyles, strengthens community connections, and contributes to a vibrant, world-class city experience.

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Participates in routine grounds keeping activities.
• Operates equipment for mowing grass.
• Operates chain saws and hand saws for tree care and limb removal.
• Waters and tends to grass, trees, shrubs, flowers, and green spaces.
• Participates in the collection of refuse.
• Participates in snow removal activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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.
• Will be required to obtain a Class A CDL during initial probationary period.