THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS is looking for
Parks Maintenance Workers

As a Parks Maintenance Worker, you'll be an integral part of maintaining the beauty and functionality of our local parks and green spaces. A few of your daily tasks may include:

• Performing general maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, and pruning to keep parks looking pristine. 
• Collecting and disposing of litter to ensure a clean and inviting environment for visitors.
• Assisting in the maintenance of City playgrounds.
• Collaborating with fellow team members to prioritize tasks and complete assignments efficiently.

The Parks Maintenance team plays a vital role in maintaining the City of Leawood’s parks for everyone to enjoy throughout the year. As a Park Maintenance team member, you will grow your skills in turf management, including mowing, weeding, and maintaining athletic fields. You will also learn a wide range of general park maintenance, from applying pesticides, installing park benches, planting shrubs, to maintaining park trails. You will have a work-life balance where your schedule will be 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with some scheduled overtime.

Are you the ideal candidate to start a career as a Parks Maintenance Worker with the City of Leawood?

• Have a love for the outdoors and a desire to contribute to the community?
• Possess a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills?
• Are you reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team environment?
• Have the physical stamina to perform lifting, bending, and operating equipment?
• Desire for career development and growth with the City and the park industry?

As a Parks Maintenance Worker with the City of Leawood, you will have the opportunity to grow in your skills and knowledge through hands-on job training and attending workshops, outside training, and achieving multiple certifications. You will have a clear career development path to become a Parks Specialist, where you can lead and mentor other Maintenance Workers.

 The sky is the limit, and your career as a Parks Maintenance Worker would be up to how you make it!

Minimum Requirements: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per the City’s drivers Use of Vehicles for City Business policy throughout employment with the City. Preferred Requirements: Two (2) years of experience in parks or turf maintenance.  Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsements.

Accepting Applications through July 25, 2025.
Starting Rate of Pay: $21.42 -$23.00 / hourly, DOQ*

*Applicants that currently hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B is eligible to receive a stipend; up to $5,000 for a Class A and up to $3,000 for a Class B. 

 Ready to Learn More? Visit the posting link located at careers.leawood.org.