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Parks Turf Technician I

lenexa28 open roles

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$20 – $23 an hour
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Lenexa, KS, US
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The City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation department is currently seeking a motivated individual with a passion for public service to join us as a Parks Turf Technician I.

Position Summary

The Turf Technician I position is an entry-level position in the Turf Division. Under close supervision, this position assists with the maintenance of City turf and sports fields, including mowing, trimming, edging and irrigation support. The Technician I operates major equipment, supports general upkeep and is expected to develop foundational skills and knowledge in all aspects of turf maintenance. This technician may assist higher-level technicians and seasonal staff.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate mowers, string trimmers, edgers, blowers and other turf maintenance equipment.
  • Assist with turf care practices such as mowing, aeration, overseeding, topdressing, fertilization and weed control.
  • Support irrigation system checks, basic repairs and adjustments.
  • Apply fertilizers and pesticides under supervision and in accordance with safety standards.
  • Update work orders and maintenance logs daily.
  • Assist with trash and debris removal from parks, sports fields and public areas.
  • Support snow and ice removal operations, including after-hours and weekends.
  • Assist with setup and clean-up for special events.
  • Collaborate with other division staff and assist in other turf and landscape maintenance areas as needed to meet operational needs.
  • May lead and coordinate seasonal workers under supervision.
  • Drive City and/or personal vehicle to perform essential functions.
  • Help maintain and clean shop areas and equipment.

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 to two years 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting rate of pay is $20.10 to $22.62 per hour dependent on qualifications and directly related experience. The City of Lenexa offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Low-cost premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Free or low cost on-site medical clinic
  • 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match
  • A pension plan via the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
  • Six weeks of parental leave at full pay
  • City-paid short-term and long-term disability plans
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year
  • Additional personal leave during first year of employment for new employees
  • Minimum of 2 weeks of vacation during first year
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave and personal leave
  • Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center

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.

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.

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