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Shawnee County, KS | Topeka Kansas United states
Expires: April 19, 2026
SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description
Park Maintenance Worker
FLSA Status
Position Control Numbers: PR1044; PR1049; PR1053; PR1073A; PR1091; PR1092; N
PR1094; PR1095; PR1133; PR1142; PR1194A
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, this position provides maintenance and care of the park system and County
facilities. Day-to-day and seasonal tasks may differ greatly. Performs other duties as assigned. This
position is supervised by a Park Supervisor.
WORK PERFORMED
40% Maintenance (Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical/Turf/Tree). Maintenance may include but not
limited to: water pumps, fountains, sinks, toilets, irrigation systems, playgrounds, ditches, docks,
picnic tables, cleaning shelters, laying sod, mows, prunes, plants and other building tasks like
painting, setting-up furniture etc. Preventative maintenance to keep conditions safe and in working
order.
20% Construction. Constructs new landscapes, trails, sidewalks, shelters, drainage projects and repairs
and rebuilds systems as needed. Uses a wide variety of materials and construction techniques.
Maintains the infrastructure as necessary to keep conditions safe and in good working order.
20% Operates Equipment. Operates equipment that may include: stump cutter, tractors and
implements, dump trucks, compressors, jack hammers, welders, torch, mowers, weed eaters,
chainsaws and other equipment as required.
10% Clean-Up and Litter. Monitors litter and removes it on a regular basis. Clean-up following
completion of tasks. Snow Removal.
10% Record Keeping. Responsible for record keeping in Cartegraph relative to specifics of any
work performed.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
• General construction procedures including electrical, plumbing, masonry and carpentry work.
• Recognize and correct deficiencies in facility structure and equipment
Shawnee County Position Description
Park Maintenance Worker (PR1044; PR1049; PR1053; PR1073A; PR1091; PR1092; PR1094;
PR1095; PR1133; PR1142; PR1194A)
Skill in:
• The use of basic math to calculate mixes and measurements (including length, time, area and other
geometrical formulas).
EQUIPMENT USED
Office Equipment Jack Hammers Weed Eaters Boom/Dump/Trash Trucks
Backhoe Torch Hand Tools Tractors and Implements
Skid Loader Welders Compressors Snow Removal Equipment
Stump Cutter Mowers Power Tools Rototiller
Track Loader Chainsaws
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
Eighteen (18) years of age.
One (1) year experience in park maintenance, construction or agriculture, including some building trade
experience OR one (1) season working in a Public Parks and Recreation Program. Vocational training
from an accredited vocational school or college classes from an accredited college or university in a closely
related field may be substituted for the required experience.
Shawnee County Position Description
Park Maintenance Worker (PR1044; PR1049; PR1053; PR1073A; PR1091; PR1092; PR1094;
PR1095; PR1133; PR1142; PR1194A)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Required to lift fifty (50) pounds.
May be required to work weekends.
Required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen and review of driving record.
Valid Driver’s License and able to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).
Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses
(DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) that are less than five (5) years old;
No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents that are less than five (5) years old; No more
than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than
one (1) year old.
This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position.
Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This
Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Expires: April 19, 2026
SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description
Park Maintenance Worker
FLSA Status
Position Control Numbers: PR1044; PR1049; PR1053; PR1073A; PR1091; PR1092; N
PR1094; PR1095; PR1133; PR1142; PR1194A
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, this position provides maintenance and care of the park system and County
facilities. Day-to-day and seasonal tasks may differ greatly. Performs other duties as assigned. This
position is supervised by a Park Supervisor.
WORK PERFORMED
40% Maintenance (Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical/Turf/Tree). Maintenance may include but not
limited to: water pumps, fountains, sinks, toilets, irrigation systems, playgrounds, ditches, docks,
picnic tables, cleaning shelters, laying sod, mows, prunes, plants and other building tasks like
painting, setting-up furniture etc. Preventative maintenance to keep conditions safe and in working
order.
20% Construction. Constructs new landscapes, trails, sidewalks, shelters, drainage projects and repairs
and rebuilds systems as needed. Uses a wide variety of materials and construction techniques.
Maintains the infrastructure as necessary to keep conditions safe and in good working order.
20% Operates Equipment. Operates equipment that may include: stump cutter, tractors and
implements, dump trucks, compressors, jack hammers, welders, torch, mowers, weed eaters,
chainsaws and other equipment as required.
10% Clean-Up and Litter. Monitors litter and removes it on a regular basis. Clean-up following
completion of tasks. Snow Removal.
10% Record Keeping. Responsible for record keeping in Cartegraph relative to specifics of any
work performed.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
• General construction procedures including electrical, plumbing, masonry and carpentry work.
- Preventative maintenance techniques.
- The care and maintenance of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants and grass.
• Recognize and correct deficiencies in facility structure and equipment
- Operate motorized vehicles including lawnmowers, boats, backhoes, dump trucks and other powered
- Recognize signs of unhealthy plants and grasses.
- Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
- Work both independently and under close supervision.
- Read manuals, safety guides and instructions.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.
- Communicate and interact with facility/park patrons.
Shawnee County Position Description
Park Maintenance Worker (PR1044; PR1049; PR1053; PR1073A; PR1091; PR1092; PR1094;
PR1095; PR1133; PR1142; PR1194A)
Skill in:
• The use of basic math to calculate mixes and measurements (including length, time, area and other
geometrical formulas).
- The use of tools for maintenance and repair work
- Repair of mechanical and electrical building components
- Troubleshooting building system failures.
EQUIPMENT USED
Office Equipment Jack Hammers Weed Eaters Boom/Dump/Trash Trucks
Backhoe Torch Hand Tools Tractors and Implements
Skid Loader Welders Compressors Snow Removal Equipment
Stump Cutter Mowers Power Tools Rototiller
Track Loader Chainsaws
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
Eighteen (18) years of age.
One (1) year experience in park maintenance, construction or agriculture, including some building trade
experience OR one (1) season working in a Public Parks and Recreation Program. Vocational training
from an accredited vocational school or college classes from an accredited college or university in a closely
related field may be substituted for the required experience.
Shawnee County Position Description
Park Maintenance Worker (PR1044; PR1049; PR1053; PR1073A; PR1091; PR1092; PR1094;
PR1095; PR1133; PR1142; PR1194A)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Required to lift fifty (50) pounds.
May be required to work weekends.
Required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen and review of driving record.
Valid Driver’s License and able to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).
Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses
(DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) that are less than five (5) years old;
No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents that are less than five (5) years old; No more
than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than
one (1) year old.
This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position.
Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This
Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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