at City of Salina, Kansas in Salina, Kansas, United States
Job Description
New hires will be selected for positions based on qualifications
PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE II & III
Parks & Recreation / Ball Fields
Part-Time · Intermittent
Maintaining Salina’s ball fields & public spaces is more than just a job—it’s a chance to shape the heart of the community. These Park & Facility Maintenance roles offer an exciting & challenging opportunity to keep recreational areas safe, beautiful, & ready for play. From hands-on landscaping to leading seasonal crews, each day brings variety & purpose. The work directly supports local events, youth sports, & family gatherings, making a visible impact across the city. These positions help create spaces where memories are made & community pride thrives.
PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE II
This classification is mid-level of the park & facility maintenance series working under general supervision.
Duties:
· Responsible to fulfill the duties of the Park & Facility Maintenance I staff, as needed.
· Occasional use of City vehicles on public roadways to include large pickup trucks.
· Supervises the Park & Facility Maintenance I in the absence of full-time staff members or Park & Facility Maintenance III staff.
· Performs minor repairs to equipment.
· Performs routine maintenance & equipment safety inspections.
· Applies practices relating to safe equipment operation & maintenance.
· Prepares & maintains city ball fields, medians, & public facilities.
· Performs manual labor in the care, minor construction & maintenance of facilities & outdoor spaces.
· Maintains ball fields including seeding, mowing, watering, aerification, top dressing, planting flowers, weed removal, painting, fence repair, dirt work & related duties.
· Provides custodial services, including cleaning & repairing floors, restrooms, & removal of trash.
· Administers basic first aid, if needed.
· Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.
· CPR & First Aid certifications desired.
Experience:
· Work experience in general landscape maintenance.
· Supervisory experience preferred.
· Grounds maintenance & equipment operation experience desired, minor construction, maintenance work, mowing, & tree care.
· Ability to perform intermediate to advanced work using equipment & tools utilized in landscape maintenance & repair work.
Equipment:
· Zero turn field groomer, UTV vehicles, tractor, Linelazer equipment, trailers, & trucks.
Hand Tools:
· Chain saws, blowers, power tools, hedge trimmers, sprayers, edgers.
Desired Qualifications:
· Must be able to follow instructions.
· Must be a self-starter & be able to work productively.
· Must have excellent problem-solving skills & demonstrate good judgement when completing job duties.
· Maintains a high standard of customer service.
· Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.
· Works indoors/outdoors in changing environmental conditions; must be able to work in temperatures which often exceeds 90 degrees.
· Communicates well with patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
· Demonstrates kindness to patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.
· Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.
Requirements:
· Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
· This is a driving position.
· Must possess a valid driver's license.
· Must have reliable transportation to-and-from work.
· Must be available to work shifts.
· Must attend required trainings & meetings.
· Required to review posted event calendars.
· Must follow scheduling protocols & be able to obtain weekly work schedule.
· Must follow time & attendance guidelines must adhere to payroll requirements.
· Must be able to lift 10-40 pounds frequently.
· Must respond in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of telephone calls, emails, texts, etc.
· Performs all job tasks according to rules & guidelines of Salina Parks & Recreations' safety program & weather alert procedures.
· Must pass background checks.
Hours:
· Monday-Friday
· 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ten (10) hours/week minimum.
· August to May. Works through the winter months on projects.
· May include variable weekend work due to special events.
· Must be able to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays (i.e., Memorial Weekend, Fourth of July, Labor Day Weekend) & special events (i.e., Smoky Hill River Festival, private parties).
Pay DOQ EOE:
· $14.04-16.04/hr.
PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE III
This classification is the highest level of the park & facility maintenance series working under general supervision.
Duties:
· Responsible for supervising the maintenance & upkeep of city ball fields.
· Oversees daily operations including supervision of any seasonal maintenance crews assigned to the site.
· Responsible to fulfill the duties of the Park & Facility Maintenance I & II staff, as needed.
· Supervises the Park & Facility Maintenance I & II staff in the absence of the Grounds Maintenance Foreman.
· Performs minor repairs to equipment.
· Performs routine maintenance & equipment safety inspections.
· Applies practices relating to safe equipment operation & maintenance.
· Prepares & maintains city ball fields, medians, & public facilities.
· Performs manual labor in the care, minor construction & maintenance of facilities & outdoor spaces.
· Maintains ball fields including seeding, mowing, watering, aerification, top dressing, planting flowers, weed removal, painting, fence repair, dirt work & related duties.
· Provides custodial services, including cleaning & repairing floors, restrooms, & removal of trash.
· Administers basic first aid, if needed.
· Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.
· CPR & First Aid certifications desired.
Experience:
· Employed for one (1) year in Park & Facility Maintenance II position or demonstrated experience and/or skills to advance to Park & Facility Maintenance III position.
· Three (3) years’ work experience in general landscape maintenance.
· Supervisory experience required.
· Grounds maintenance & equipment operation experience required, minor construction, maintenance work, mowing, & tree care.
· Ability to perform advanced work using equipment & tools utilized in landscape maintenance & repair work.
Equipment:
· Zero turn field groomer, UTV vehicles, tractor, Linelazer equipment, trailers, & trucks.
Hand Tools:
· Chain saws, blowers, power tools, hedge trimmers, sprayers, edgers.
Desired Qualifications:
· Must be able to follow instructions.
· Must be a self-starter & be able to work productively.
· Must have excellent problem-solving skills & demonstrate good judgement when completing job duties.
· Maintains a high standard of customer service.
· Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.
· Works indoors/outdoors in changing environmental conditions; must be able to work in temperatures which often exceeds 90 degrees.
· Communicates well with patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
· Demonstrates kindness to patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.
· Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.
Requirements:
· Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
· This is a driving position.
· Must possess a valid driver's license.
· Must have reliable transportation to-and-from work.
· Must be available to work shifts.
· Must attend required trainings & meetings.
· Required to review posted event calendars.
· Must follow scheduling protocols & be able to obtain weekly work schedule.
· Must follow time & attendance guidelines must adhere to payroll requirements.
· Must be able to lift 10-40 pounds frequently.
· Must respond in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of telephone calls, emails, texts, etc.
· Performs all job tasks according to rules & guidelines of Salina Parks & Recreations' safety program & weather alert procedures.
· Must pass background checks.
Pay DOQ EOE:
· $15.48-17.48/hr.
Hours:
· Monday-Friday.
· 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ten (10) hours/week minimum.
· August to May. Works through the winter months on projects.
· May include variable weekend work due to special events.
· Must be able to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays (i.e., Memorial Weekend, Fourth of July, Labor Day Weekend) & special events (i.e., Smoky Hill River Festival, private parties).
Supervisor:
· Jacob Ham, Grounds Maintenance Foreman
· Location: 1001 Markley Rd., Salina, KS 67401
· Telephone Number: 785-447-9357
· Email Address: jacob.ham@salina.org
