Maintenance Technician Parks Salary $21.64 per hour Hiring Incentive $5000.00 business Location City of Raymore Parks Maintenance Technician Build it. Maintain it. See the difference you make every day. Are you the outdoorsy type? Looking for a career where you can spend your days outside, work with your hands, operate equipment, solve problems, and see the direct, physical results of your work? If so, this could be the opportunity for you! The City of Raymore is looking for a skilled and dependable Parks Maintenance Technician to join our Parks team. Raymore is home to more than 285 acres of parkland and green space, more than 20 miles of trails and walking paths, and outstanding community facilities for sports, recreation, and community events. This is a hands-on position performing skilled maintenance, repair, construction, landscaping, and grounds work throughout our parks and facilities. If you have experience in the skilled trades, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in a job well done, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on the places our community enjoys every day. How You Will Make an Impact Your days will be anything but boring. You'll work across our parks and facilities performing a variety of hands-on tasks, including: Mow, trim, edge, and maintain turf and landscaped areas Plant flowers, shrubs, and trees; maintain flower beds and landscaped areas Prune trees and shrubs and remove leaves, limbs, and other debris Spread and haul dirt, mulch, ground cover, and other materials Apply fertilizer and weed control products Maintain and service irrigation systems Groom and maintain athletic fields Install, repair, and maintain park facilities, structures, fencing, courts, and equipment Perform general construction and carpentry work Make light plumbing and electrical repairs and installations Repair and maintain picnic areas, restrooms, buildings, sports equipment, and other public facilities Paint interior and exterior surfaces Install and remove banners, holiday decorations, and event materials Prepare parks and facilities before and after community events Assist with seasonal operations, including snow and ice removal Work as part of a team on special projects and larger maintenance initiatives Put Your Skills and Equipment Experience to Work You'll have the opportunity to operate and work with a wide variety of equipment and tools, including: Tractors
- Finish Mowers
- Brush Hogs
- Trimmers
- Blowers
- Sprayers
- Spreaders
- Aerators
- Seeders
- Chainsaws
- Pole Saws
- Snow Blowers
- Brush Chippers
- Ball Field Equipment
- Power Tools
- Bobcats
- Backhoes
- Dump Trucks
- Snow Plows
- Salt Spreaders
- Utility Vehicles
- Golf Carts
- Hand Tools …and plenty of other equipment used to keep Raymore's parks, trails, athletic fields, and facilities looking and operating their best.
Why You Will Love This Job This is more than mowing grass and fixing things. You're helping create and maintain the spaces where our community plays, gathers, exercises, celebrates, and makes memories.
If you enjoy:
Working outdoors and staying active Using tools, equipment, and your hands to get things done Learning new skills and tackling different challenges Working with a team while also taking ownership of your work Seeing a project go from "needs work" to "looks great" Making a tangible difference in your community You'll fit right in. Ready to Get to Work? If you're dependable, mechanically inclined, enjoy working outdoors, and want a career where you can see the results of your work every day , we'd love to hear from you. Join the City of Raymore Parks team and help keep Raymore's parks, trails, fields, and facilities ready for the community to enjoy! Apply Now The City of Raymore, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Raymore will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.