City of Kansas City

  • Maintenance Worker

  • City of Kansas City, MO
  • Kansas City, Missouri United States View Map
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Full-time position available with the Parks & Recreation Department, Natural Resources Maintenance Division
Pay Range: Starting at $19.27 per hour
Work Location: 6901 Elmwood Ave
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Application Deadline: July 06, 2026

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What you'll do
  • Participate in routine groundskeeping activities, including mowing grass, trimming shrubs, cutting tree branches, and caring for plants, to maintain safe and well-kept park spaces.
  • Collect refuse by picking up, carrying, and disposing of trash and debris, and operate loading mechanisms to keep park areas clean and accessible.
  • Assist with snow removal to help maintain safe conditions in parks and surrounding areas during winter weather.
  • Perform semi-skilled manual labor to support daily maintenance tasks and ensure work is completed efficiently.
  • Perform related duties as required to support overall operations.
What success looks like
  • Park grounds are clean, well-maintained, and safe for public use
  • Assigned tasks are completed on time and to standard
  • Equipment is used safely and properly
  • Work areas are left organized and hazard-free
  • Team operations run smoothly with dependable support
What you get
  • Outdoor, hands-on work with visible results
  • Opportunity to build maintenance and equipment skills
  • Stable role with year-round work
Why this role matters
Parks and green spaces are essential to the community's quality of life. This role helps ensure those spaces are safe, clean, and welcoming for residents and visitors every day.

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REQUIRES
  • High school graduation OR 6 months of experience in general labor.
  • May be required to possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.


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City of Kansas City

City of Kansas City

816-513-1903

Kansas City, Missouri is a growing, world-class community of just over 500,000 residents that serves as the central hub for a thriving bi-state, 18-county metropolitan area of 2.5 million residents. The City is governed by a 13-member City Council and Mayor that appoint a City Manager to oversee a municipal organization with over 4,000 employees, 16 departments, and a total annual operating and capital budget exceeding $1 billion. A diverse and culturally rich community located at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, KC is known for its long traditions as the home of spectacular BBQ, jazz, beautiful boulevards, fountains, and parks. Kansas City boasts celebrated cultural traditions including jazz; theater, and history, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kansas City is also the proud home of professional sports teams including the Chiefs, Royals and Sporting KC, and has served as host of several NCAA tournaments over recent years. The City is generally recognized as one of the most livable cities in America and looks forward to showcasing our city on the national and world stage as host of the 2023 NFL Draft and the 2026 World Cup. The City of Kansas City, MO seeks to attract and retain a qualified and progressive workforce to provide high-quality services to Kansas City, MO residents and visitors.

The spirit of Kansas City, powered by its people From Super Bowl wins to revitalizing neighborhood spaces to reimagined transportation networks, the Kansas City spirit shines in the big moments, but also in the everyday work that moves our city forward. Behind every moment of pride are the people who plan, build, grow, and serve with heart. Here, you’ll help turn bold ideas into lasting impact for generations to come.EVP Pillars and Proof Points

The programs, culture, and people that make our EVP real:

We build what lasts. People come here to serve and stay because they see their impact live on. Every park, policy, and plan make Kansas City stronger for the next generation.We dream big. Working for Kansas City means shaping what’s bigger than any one person, and we rally together to make this city shine. From Super Bowl wins to the World Cup stage, it’s our people who make those moments possible.We grow together. Our city thrives when its people do. From tuition support to leadership programs, employees build meaningful careers here, in a city where opportunity, community, and quality of life can co-exist. We show up for each other. In Kansas City, teamwork comes with a true sense of belonging. Across departments and generations, people step up, lend a hand, and celebrate one another’s wins. It’s the kind of place where everyone looks out for their neighbors, at work and beyond.

Be a part of the team that helps run our great city. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: www.kcmo.gov/jobs to apply today.

 

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