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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

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.

TH 08/28/2025