City of Springfield, Missouri

Maintenance Worker - Parks Department

City of Springfield, Missouri  •  $41k - $52k/yr  •  Springfield, MO (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 080726

Department: Parks

Job classification: Maintenance Worker

Posting type: Open

Categories: Environmental Services, Public Works, Sanitation, Trades, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Wastewater, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Grounds & Landscaping, Construction Trades


It takes a lot to maintain all 105 Springfield-Greene County Park Board locations, ranging from neighborhood parks, multi-use recreational facilities, natural resource areas, special use facilities and aquatic facilities. Our departmental maintenance staff work daily to contribute to the care and beautification of over 3,200 acres of park property.

The Park Operations division is the primary division within Parks dedicated to the maintenance and upkeep of our neighborhood and regional parks and facilities. You will find Park Operations staff maintaining our ball fields, trails, structures, pavilions, playground equipment, trees, botanical gardens, and more.
Our Maintenance Workers work full-time, year-round schedules. Most assignments require one weekend day to be part of the set schedule.
Leadership Philosophy
The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:
Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency
These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.
Benefits include:
  • Generous paid leave
  • Paid pension retirement
  • Paid health insurance
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Examples of duties

Experience, Education, and Training

  • A minimum of one year of experience (or 6 months if candidate has direct City of Springfield experience in one of these areas) in the operation of dump trucks, flusher trucks, skid-steer loaders, front-end loaders or comparable equipment operation;
OR
  • One year of maintenance and/or construction work comparable to work completed in the Parks & Public Works Departments in such areas as street/road work, grounds work, maintaining sports fields, agriculture, and sewer or utility pipe line work.


Licensing/Certification

  • Must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire.
  • A class "B" CDL, at minimum, must then be obtained within the probationary period.
  • Some assignments require the driver to have the ability to operate a vehicle with airbrakes.
  • Candidates must possess endorsements such as tanker and/or a class "A" license in order to qualify for some assignments.
  • Candidates must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification within the probationary period.

Qualifications

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the

Supplemental information

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

City of Springfield, Missouri

About City of Springfield, Missouri

With more than 420,000 people in the metro area and millions of tourists each year, Springfield is rich with interesting and entertaining attractions, more than 6,300 hotel rooms, more than 800 dining options and a variety of shopping and cultural activities.

We offer an exciting array of career opportunities, with a wide variety of jobs from 20 operating departments that literally offer opportunities from A to Z from the Airport to the Zoo. City of Springfield employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits packages, generous leave programs, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Springfield an employer of choice in the southwest Missouri area and a great place to live, work, and play.

We invite you to explore the exciting and fulfilling public sector careers available with the City of Springfield. Check out our current job openings for opportunities to build your career and community! Come join us!

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Springfield, MO
Year Founded
Unknown
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