City of Salina, Kansas
Temporary: (Parks) Park & Facility Maintenance I-II-III
City of Salina, Kansas, Salina, Kansas, United States, 67401
Job Title
Temporary: (Parks) Park & Facility Maintenance I-II-III
Department & Division Parks & Recreation (Temporary/Seasonal), Parks & Forestry
Reports To Assigned Supervisor
Approval Date & Job Code Approved: 01/05/2026 Job Code: PR (Parks)
City Parks Supervisor: Dennis Arnold, Parks Superintendent Location: Oakdale Park Shop Telephone: 785-826-7275 Email: dennis.arnold@salina.org
Classification: PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE I Age requirement: 17 years or older.
Duties
Performs manual labor in the maintenance of facilities & outdoor spaces.
Prepares & maintains parks, landscape beds, athletic fields, cemetery grounds, buildings, medians, & other public facilities.
Maintains park grounds including turf, shrubbery, trees, watering, planting flowers, weed removal, painting, dirt work & related duties.
Provides custodial services in public restrooms including cleaning & trash removal.
Administers basic first aid as needed.
Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
Education
Eighth grade graduate.
CPR & First Aid certifications desired.
Experience
Work in general grounds maintenance, including landscape maintenance, park maintenance or related work.
Ability to perform work using non‑powered hand tools employed in park & facility maintenance.
Equipment Non-powered hand tools; hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, shovels, rakes, hand‑held non-powered clippers & edgers, as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to follow instructions.
Self‑starter and able to work productively.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and good judgment.
High standard of customer service.
Positive & cooperative working relationships.
Work indoors/outdoors in changing environmental conditions; able to work in temperatures often exceeding 90 °F.
Good communication with patrons of various ages and backgrounds.
Kindness to patrons and professional attitude at all times.
Verbal & written communication skills.
Requirements
Seventeen‑year‑olds must possess a valid driver’s license to operate utility vehicles & golf carts on city property.
Perform job tasks according to Salina Parks & Recreation safety program & weather alert procedures.
Reliable transportation to‑and‑from work.
Availability to work shifts.
Attend required trainings & meetings.
Review posted event calendars.
Follow scheduling protocols and obtain weekly work schedule.
Adhere to time & attendance guidelines and payroll requirements.
Respond promptly to all communications regarding employment.
Lift 10‑40 pounds frequently.
Pay $12.73–14.73 /hr (DOQ)
Classification: PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE II Age requirement: 18 years or older.
Duties
Fulfill duties of Park & Facility Maintenance I as needed.
Supervise Maintenance I staff in the absence of the Parks Superintendent.
Manual labor in care, minor construction & maintenance of facilities & outdoor spaces.
Maintain parks, landscape beds, athletic fields, cemetery grounds, buildings, medians, & other public facilities.
Maintain park grounds including turf, shrubbery, trees, watering, planting flowers, weed removal, painting, dirt work, lawn maintenance, mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerification, top dressing, weed & pest control.
Provide custodial services in public restrooms including cleaning, trash removal & floor repair.
Perform minor equipment repairs.
Perform routine maintenance & equipment safety inspection.
Apply safe equipment operation & maintenance practices.
Administer basic first aid as needed.
Respond to emergencies within scope of training.
Other job‑related duties as assigned.
Education
High school diploma or G.E.D.
CPR & First Aid certifications desired.
Experience
One year in Park & Facility Maintenance I or equivalent experience.
Two years’ experience in building & facility or landscape maintenance.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Grounds maintenance & equipment operation experience desired.
Intermediate to advanced work using equipment & tools in parks & facilities maintenance.
Equipment Vehicles: utility vehicles, dump trucks, precision mowers, mowers, back hoes, chippers, man‑lifts, medium‑sized loaders, post‑hole digger, rototiller, seeders & top dressers, tractors & attachments. Hand tools: chain saws, blowers, power tools, hedge trimmers, sprayers, edgers.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to follow instructions.
Self‑starter and able to work productively.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and good judgment.
High standard of customer service.
Positive & cooperative relationships.
Work in temperatures often exceeding 90 °F.
Good communication with diverse patrons.
Kindness & professional attitude.
Verbal & written communication skills.
Requirements
Valid driver’s license.
Perform job tasks per safety program & weather alert procedures.
Reliable transportation.
Available to work shifts.
Attend trainings & meetings.
Review event calendars.
Follow scheduling protocols & obtain weekly schedule.
Adhere to time & attendance and payroll requirements.
Respond promptly to all communications.
Lift 10‑40 pounds frequently.
Pay $14.04–16.04 /hr (DOQ)
Classification: PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE III Age requirement: 18 years or older.
Duties
Supervise maintenance & upkeep of city park locations.
Oversee daily operations including supervision of seasonal maintenance crews.
Fulfill duties of Maintenance I & II staff as needed.
Supervise Maintenance I & II staff in absence of the Parks Superintendent.
Perform manual labor and minor construction & maintenance of facilities & outdoor spaces.
Maintain parks, landscape beds, athletic fields, cemetery grounds, buildings, medians, & other public facilities.
Maintain park grounds including turf, shrubbery, trees, watering, planting, weed removal, painting, dirt work, lawn maintenance, mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerification, top dressing, weed & pest control.
Provide custodial services in public restrooms including cleaning, trash removal & floor repair.
Perform minor equipment repairs.
Perform routine maintenance & safety inspection.
Apply safe equipment operation & maintenance practices.
Administer basic first aid as needed.
Respond in emergencies within scope of training.
Other job‑related duties as assigned.
Education
High school diploma or G.E.D.
CPR & First Aid certifications desired.
Experience
One year in Maintenance II or equivalent experience.
Three years’ experience in building & facility or landscape maintenance.
Supervisory experience required.
Grounds maintenance & equipment operation experience required, including minor construction, maintenance, mowing, & tree care.
Advanced work using equipment & tools in parks & facilities maintenance.
Equipment Vehicles: utility vehicles, dump trucks, precision mowers, mowers, back hoes, chippers, man‑lifts, medium‑sized loaders, post‑hole digger, rototiller, seeders & top dressers, tractors & attachments. Hand tools: chain saws, blowers, power tools, hedge trimmers, sprayers, edgers.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to follow instructions.
Self‑starter and productive.
Excellent problem‑solving & judgment.
High customer service standard.
Positive & cooperative relationships.
Work in extreme temperatures exceeding 90 °F.
Effective communication with diverse patrons.
Kindness & professional attitude.
Verbal & written communication skills.
Requirements
Valid driver’s license.
Perform tasks per safety program & weather alert procedures.
Reliable transportation.
Available to work shifts.
Attend trainings & meetings.
Review event calendars.
Follow scheduling protocols & obtain weekly schedule.
Adhere to time & attendance and payroll requirements.
Respond promptly to all communications.
Lift 10‑40 pounds frequently.
Pay $15.48–17.48 /hr (DOQ)
Hours
Monday‑Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (March to October).
May include weekend shifts for snow/debris removal due to extreme weather.
Must work evenings, weekends and/or holidays (e.g., Memorial Weekend, Fourth of July, Labor Day Weekend) and special events (e.g., Smoky Hill River Festival, private parties).
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug‑Free Workplace We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785‑309‑5710.
ADA Notice For needed accommodations, please call 785‑309‑5745 Office or 785‑309‑5747 TDD Number between 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.
TH 01/22/2026
Contact Information City of Salina Human Resources Department City/County Building 300 W. Ash Street, Room 200 Salina, KS 67401
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Department & Division Parks & Recreation (Temporary/Seasonal), Parks & Forestry
Reports To Assigned Supervisor
Approval Date & Job Code Approved: 01/05/2026 Job Code: PR (Parks)
City Parks Supervisor: Dennis Arnold, Parks Superintendent Location: Oakdale Park Shop Telephone: 785-826-7275 Email: dennis.arnold@salina.org
Classification: PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE I Age requirement: 17 years or older.
Duties
Performs manual labor in the maintenance of facilities & outdoor spaces.
Prepares & maintains parks, landscape beds, athletic fields, cemetery grounds, buildings, medians, & other public facilities.
Maintains park grounds including turf, shrubbery, trees, watering, planting flowers, weed removal, painting, dirt work & related duties.
Provides custodial services in public restrooms including cleaning & trash removal.
Administers basic first aid as needed.
Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
Education
Eighth grade graduate.
CPR & First Aid certifications desired.
Experience
Work in general grounds maintenance, including landscape maintenance, park maintenance or related work.
Ability to perform work using non‑powered hand tools employed in park & facility maintenance.
Equipment Non-powered hand tools; hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, shovels, rakes, hand‑held non-powered clippers & edgers, as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to follow instructions.
Self‑starter and able to work productively.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and good judgment.
High standard of customer service.
Positive & cooperative working relationships.
Work indoors/outdoors in changing environmental conditions; able to work in temperatures often exceeding 90 °F.
Good communication with patrons of various ages and backgrounds.
Kindness to patrons and professional attitude at all times.
Verbal & written communication skills.
Requirements
Seventeen‑year‑olds must possess a valid driver’s license to operate utility vehicles & golf carts on city property.
Perform job tasks according to Salina Parks & Recreation safety program & weather alert procedures.
Reliable transportation to‑and‑from work.
Availability to work shifts.
Attend required trainings & meetings.
Review posted event calendars.
Follow scheduling protocols and obtain weekly work schedule.
Adhere to time & attendance guidelines and payroll requirements.
Respond promptly to all communications regarding employment.
Lift 10‑40 pounds frequently.
Pay $12.73–14.73 /hr (DOQ)
Classification: PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE II Age requirement: 18 years or older.
Duties
Fulfill duties of Park & Facility Maintenance I as needed.
Supervise Maintenance I staff in the absence of the Parks Superintendent.
Manual labor in care, minor construction & maintenance of facilities & outdoor spaces.
Maintain parks, landscape beds, athletic fields, cemetery grounds, buildings, medians, & other public facilities.
Maintain park grounds including turf, shrubbery, trees, watering, planting flowers, weed removal, painting, dirt work, lawn maintenance, mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerification, top dressing, weed & pest control.
Provide custodial services in public restrooms including cleaning, trash removal & floor repair.
Perform minor equipment repairs.
Perform routine maintenance & equipment safety inspection.
Apply safe equipment operation & maintenance practices.
Administer basic first aid as needed.
Respond to emergencies within scope of training.
Other job‑related duties as assigned.
Education
High school diploma or G.E.D.
CPR & First Aid certifications desired.
Experience
One year in Park & Facility Maintenance I or equivalent experience.
Two years’ experience in building & facility or landscape maintenance.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Grounds maintenance & equipment operation experience desired.
Intermediate to advanced work using equipment & tools in parks & facilities maintenance.
Equipment Vehicles: utility vehicles, dump trucks, precision mowers, mowers, back hoes, chippers, man‑lifts, medium‑sized loaders, post‑hole digger, rototiller, seeders & top dressers, tractors & attachments. Hand tools: chain saws, blowers, power tools, hedge trimmers, sprayers, edgers.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to follow instructions.
Self‑starter and able to work productively.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and good judgment.
High standard of customer service.
Positive & cooperative relationships.
Work in temperatures often exceeding 90 °F.
Good communication with diverse patrons.
Kindness & professional attitude.
Verbal & written communication skills.
Requirements
Valid driver’s license.
Perform job tasks per safety program & weather alert procedures.
Reliable transportation.
Available to work shifts.
Attend trainings & meetings.
Review event calendars.
Follow scheduling protocols & obtain weekly schedule.
Adhere to time & attendance and payroll requirements.
Respond promptly to all communications.
Lift 10‑40 pounds frequently.
Pay $14.04–16.04 /hr (DOQ)
Classification: PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE III Age requirement: 18 years or older.
Duties
Supervise maintenance & upkeep of city park locations.
Oversee daily operations including supervision of seasonal maintenance crews.
Fulfill duties of Maintenance I & II staff as needed.
Supervise Maintenance I & II staff in absence of the Parks Superintendent.
Perform manual labor and minor construction & maintenance of facilities & outdoor spaces.
Maintain parks, landscape beds, athletic fields, cemetery grounds, buildings, medians, & other public facilities.
Maintain park grounds including turf, shrubbery, trees, watering, planting, weed removal, painting, dirt work, lawn maintenance, mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerification, top dressing, weed & pest control.
Provide custodial services in public restrooms including cleaning, trash removal & floor repair.
Perform minor equipment repairs.
Perform routine maintenance & safety inspection.
Apply safe equipment operation & maintenance practices.
Administer basic first aid as needed.
Respond in emergencies within scope of training.
Other job‑related duties as assigned.
Education
High school diploma or G.E.D.
CPR & First Aid certifications desired.
Experience
One year in Maintenance II or equivalent experience.
Three years’ experience in building & facility or landscape maintenance.
Supervisory experience required.
Grounds maintenance & equipment operation experience required, including minor construction, maintenance, mowing, & tree care.
Advanced work using equipment & tools in parks & facilities maintenance.
Equipment Vehicles: utility vehicles, dump trucks, precision mowers, mowers, back hoes, chippers, man‑lifts, medium‑sized loaders, post‑hole digger, rototiller, seeders & top dressers, tractors & attachments. Hand tools: chain saws, blowers, power tools, hedge trimmers, sprayers, edgers.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to follow instructions.
Self‑starter and productive.
Excellent problem‑solving & judgment.
High customer service standard.
Positive & cooperative relationships.
Work in extreme temperatures exceeding 90 °F.
Effective communication with diverse patrons.
Kindness & professional attitude.
Verbal & written communication skills.
Requirements
Valid driver’s license.
Perform tasks per safety program & weather alert procedures.
Reliable transportation.
Available to work shifts.
Attend trainings & meetings.
Review event calendars.
Follow scheduling protocols & obtain weekly schedule.
Adhere to time & attendance and payroll requirements.
Respond promptly to all communications.
Lift 10‑40 pounds frequently.
Pay $15.48–17.48 /hr (DOQ)
Hours
Monday‑Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (March to October).
May include weekend shifts for snow/debris removal due to extreme weather.
Must work evenings, weekends and/or holidays (e.g., Memorial Weekend, Fourth of July, Labor Day Weekend) and special events (e.g., Smoky Hill River Festival, private parties).
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug‑Free Workplace We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785‑309‑5710.
ADA Notice For needed accommodations, please call 785‑309‑5745 Office or 785‑309‑5747 TDD Number between 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.
TH 01/22/2026
Contact Information City of Salina Human Resources Department City/County Building 300 W. Ash Street, Room 200 Salina, KS 67401
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