Maintenance Worker

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker

Description

Several positions available with the Parks & Recreation Department - Natural Resources Management Divisions
Work Location: North Region Division: 3515 NE 33rd Terr., LifeX Quality of Life Division: 4600 E. 63rd St., Central Region Division: 1520 W. 9th St., and South Region Division: 6901 Elmwood
Pay Range: $19.27-$28.01 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Application Deadline: August 24, 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

• Participate in routine groundskeeping activities, including operating mowing equipment to maintain safe, clean, and attractive outdoor spaces.
• Trim shrubs and operate chain saws and hand saws to cut tree branches and limbs, helping preserve the health and appearance of City properties.
• Water and care for grass, plants, trees, shrubs, and flowers to support healthy landscapes and community environments.
• Participate in the collection of refuse by picking up, carrying, and emptying refuse receptacles into a truck or carrying bag; pick up debris and other materials and place them in a truck; operate loading mechanisms to help keep public areas clean and sanitary.
• Participate in snow removal activities to support safe access to City facilities, streets, and public spaces during winter weather.
• Perform semi-skilled manual activities in the accomplishment of assigned tasks and perform related duties as required to support daily operations.

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.