Park Maintenance I, II, III - City of Andover Kansas : Job Details

This position provides maintenance support to city parks, recreation, and commercial building facilities. It requires working independently and as part of a team while following prescribed instructions, procedures, and policies. The employee is also required to complete other assigned tasks, especially related to special events or city festival preparations.Starting pay with NO experience is $16.26 per hr*There are three levels of Street Maintenance positions. What level you qualify for will be based on your prior experience. Pay is then determined by what level you are qualified for. Experience credit is also given for honorable military service.Essential Functions1. Performs maintenance on city parks grounds and facilities.2. Performs routine mechanical maintenance on city equipment.3. Mows grass, manages weeds, and cuts brush with and without power equipment.4. Routinely operates motorized equipment5. Performs snow removal on City grounds.6. Custodial duties at city facilities including outdoor restrooms, dog parks, and grounds.7. Assists in preparation of facilities and grounds for special events, rentals, and festivals.8. Other related duties as necessary.Position RequirementsEducation and Experience1. High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.2. 6 months of related work experience preferred for Level I.3. Must have a valid driver's license, CDL preferred, and driving history that meets the requirements to be covered by the City's insurance. Skills1. Working knowledge of maintenance and operation of motorized equipment.2. Familiarity with zero-turn mowers, weed eaters, hand mowers, chainsaws.3. Working knowledge of common hand tools and power tools.4. The ability to follow and comprehend written and oral instructions.5. Must possess knowledge of safe working habits.6. The ability to follow and comprehend written and oral instructions.7. The ability to read and comprehend written materials, schematics, etc.**Additional consideration will be given to those with specialized training, certificates or licenses in one of the following areas: arborist, irrigation, pesticide application, electric, welding, turf/landscape management, small engine repair, building operator maintenance, or Class B CDLWorking Conditions1. Heavy manual labor is required.2. Extreme weather conditions and working with fuels and maintenance chemicals are factors in this position; frequent exposure to moving parts and machinery.3. Accessing tight or cramped spaces and working at heights are occasionally encountered.4. Personal protective equipment is frequently required.Physical RequirementsThis 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 of 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. Regular and proper use of PPE is required.BENEFITSVacation Leave - Available after the end of the training period. Vacation accrues each pay period (every 2 weeks) and the accrual rate is based on years of service.Sick Leave - Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, no wait period.Holidays - The City provides 11 paid holidays.Medical and Dental Insurance - The City covers at least 85% of the premiums of all plans. Available 1st of the month following the date of hire.Retirement - After the training period, The City will contribute 7% of gross compensation into a 401a plan and will match up to 3% of employee contribution for a total of 10%.YMCA DiscountEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and ConfidentialTuition Reimbursement - While employed ($1,000 a year)Life Insurance for employee and dependents - After 90 days paid by the CityDisability insurance for employees - After 90 days paid by the CityThank you for your interest in employment with the City of Andover.By submitting your application for any position with the City of Andover, you understand and agree to the following statements:

• I attest that I will only provide true and complete information. No requested information will be concealed. If any information I provide is untrue, or if I conceal material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
• If selected for employment with the City of Andover, I agree to participate in the appropriate examinations, determined by the position, which would include pre-employment drug screening, and could include physical examination, polygraph, psychological, and physical endurance examinations as well. These examinations will be paid for entirely by the City of Andover. Costs of transportation and time involved in completing the examinations are the responsibility of the applicant.
• I authorize the City of Andover to contact references provided for employment reference checks.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City of Andover is an equal-opportunity employer. The City of Andover does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the City can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. The City of Andover will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify the City's Director of Human Resources.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTDrug-Free WorkplaceThe City of Andover is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. I understand that the City of Andover requires the successful completion of a urinalysis for drug testing purposes as a condition of employment. Completion of an application does not constitute an employment contract or an offer of employment.At-Will EmploymentEmployment with the City of Andover is considered at-will. Consideration for employment has not established any obligation for the City of Andover to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either the City of Andover or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.Please find more information under the following links: