Grounds Maintenance Worker - City of Lenexa

The City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation department is currently seeking motivated individuals to work in our Turf division as a Grounds Maintenance Worker. The ideal candidate has prior experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.

Our employees are dedicated to the city’s core values – integrity, service, teamwork, dedication, vision and caring. We all chip in and roll up our sleeves to deliver exceptional customer service. You’ll have the opportunity to work on keeping our parks and playgrounds looking great which will ultimately impact and support the community we serve.

Position Summary

The Grounds Maintenance Worker position works in the Turf Division under the direction of the Parks Turf Supervisor and assists with the general maintenance of City grounds, including the operation of major equipment. Work is generally under direct supervision and is reviewed by visual inspection.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Cares for established turf by mowing, trimming, edging and other turf maintenance practices. Operates City vehicles, powered equipment and hand tools.
• Mixes and sprays or spreads fertilizers and pesticides onto turf, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• May lead seasonal workers, overseeing and coordinating work.
• Must be available to be on call as needed, with overtime, weekend and holiday work required.
• Drives City and/or personal vehicle to perform essential functions of position.

Qualifications

Minimum: High school diploma or G.E.D. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must complete required IS-100 and IS-700 training within three months of employment.

Desired: One year of work experience in grounds maintenance or related field; a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with airbrakes endorsement; Kansas Pesticide Applicator license, category 3B.

Environmental and Physical Factors

This position requires the ability to walk/climb over difficult and uneven terrain; the ability to crawl, stoop, bend, twist and maintain balance; the ability to lift products weighing 50 lbs. from floor to waist frequently; the ability and strength to push/pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; hear warning alarms and radio transmissions, etc. routinely; and visual acuity to inspect work. This position requires the ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions; the ability to tolerate exposure to pollen, traffic and machine exhaust; and routine exposure to hazardous chemicals, paints and caustic cleaning supplies, as well as possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and human bacteria.

Salary/Compensation and Benefits
The hiring range for this position is $19.32 to $21.11 per hour.

• Defined career growth every 2 years to reach a level III by 4 years of employment
• Clothing allowance (jeans, shirts, jackets) - $400 annually
• Boot allowance - $170 annually
• Additional $2.00 per hour on top of the base hourly rate of pay during the winter months
• On-the-job training
• Free or low cost on-site medical clinic
• Six weeks paid parental leave
• Work with the best equipment, tools and new vehicles
• 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year
• Additional personal leave during first year of employment for new employees
• Minimum 2 weeks' vacation for first year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave and personal leave
• Free individual membership to the Lenexa Rec Center

City of Lenexa strives to be an inclusive place to work. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical, agility, and hearing test.

To apply, please complete an online application and include a resume. Applications are due by EOD Monday, February 10, 2025. The target start date for this position is March 3, 2025.