Park Maintenance Technician I

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Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Park Maintenance Technician I
Pay Range: $21.75 to $24.13
The City of Olathe's Field Operations Division is currently seeking a Park Maintenance Technician to join our Parks Infrastructure Team. This team services, maintains, and repairs all structures within the City of Olathe's parks. If you're interested in a job that directly impacts the lives of Olathe citizens, this is for you. The City of Olathe enjoys a strong community identity and our Parks play a kay part in that.
In this role, you will work with a team and independently as you maintain and repair a variety of facilities, equipment, and systems within the City's parks and trails.
We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong mechanical aptitude
• Can shift gears at a moment's notice as priorities change
• Is motivated and driven
• Takes pride in their work

Our Parks Infrastructure Crew enjoys:

• Great team atmosphere.
• Quality tools and equipment.
• CDL Training - We help set you up for success in obtaining your DL.
• Boot and Clothing Allowance.
• Competitive Benefits Package including: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more. Employee's on the City's medical insurance plan get access to our free On-Site Medical Clinic.
• Paid Time Off which includes: Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Day, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Multiple opportunities for Retirement Savings including: 457 Deferred Compensation and Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)

Work Schedule:

• 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Will participate in on-call rotation, being on-call one week every month
• Some overtime required to participate in seasonal special events and assist in plowing snow

If selected for this position, you must successfully complete:

• Driving Record Review
• Criminal Background Check
• Physical
• Drug Screen

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

• Participate in the work of staff responsible for maintenance of park facilities including playgrounds and equipment, recreational courts, outdoor aquatic facilities, trails, restrooms, etc.
• Perform various electrical and construction related tasks on numerous park facilities and equipment.
• Assist with training assigned employees in maintenance methods, techniques, and in the set up and use of equipment.
• Install and repair a variety of electrical devices; plumbing, drinking fountains, street scape water fountains.
• Ensure the adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Perform on-call duties and overtime including special events and snow removal.

Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in general construction and ground maintenance.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Licenses and Certificates: Class A commercial driver's license within six months of employment. May require specialty certification in assigned area.
Supervises: N/A.