LANDFILL FACILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER
Public Works/ Municipal Landfill

The City of Salina’s Landfill Facility Maintenance Worker role offers a practical, hands-on way to build dependable work experience while supporting a core public service that residents rely on every day. Under direct supervision, this position keeps the landfill property clean, safe, & presentable through essential work such as mowing, weed control, litter collection, & maintaining shop, vehicle, & building areas. The work directly strengthens Salina’s community appearance & day-to-day operations by helping the landfill function efficiently & responsibly for customers & staff.

On-the-Job Training: Training is provided under direct supervision, with experienced landfill staff helping the Landfill Facility Maintenance Worker learn day-to-day expectations & safe work practices in a municipal environment. New employees are trained to complete core grounds & facility tasks efficiently & thoroughly, with coaching aimed at minimizing corrections & building reliability over time. Training also includes proper use & care of equipment & tools used in the role, including utility vehicles & grounds equipment, along with the importance of keeping equipment clean, operational, & promptly reporting deficiencies to the supervisor. The position’s training approach also builds accountability skills by showing employees how to document completed daily tasks accurately & submit records for review.

Duties:
· Performs manual labor in the maintenance of facilities & outdoor spaces.
· Operates utility vehicles to perform litter collection duties on municipal landfill property.
· Mows on flat surfaces & removes weeds around buildings, fences, & other landfill structures; may apply herbicides subject to minimum age requirements.
· Keeps equipment well-maintained, clean & operational; promptly reports any deficiencies to supervisor.
· Assists with installation of litter control fences.
· Cleans shop floors & shop areas.
· Cleans interiors & exteriors of vehicles & equipment.
· Prepares minimal records of own activities.
· Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:
· Eighth grade graduate minimum.

Experience:
· Mowing, outdoor work experience, & some mechanical knowledge required.
· Grounds maintenance & equipment experience preferred.
· Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Requirements:
· Must be 17 years of age or older.
· Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Work Type:
· Medium, exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; ability to lift 10-40 pounds frequently.
· Works outside in possible adverse weather conditions.

Equipment: 
· 17-year-olds: Zero-turn mower, weed-eater, utility vehicle, litter pickers, & various non-power-driven hand tools.
· 18-year-olds: Zero-turn mower, weed-eater, utility vehicle, litter pickers, litter collection utility vehicle, pickups, & various hand tools.

Hours:
· Monday – Friday.
· 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
· Flexible hours.

Starting Pay DOQ:
· $15.88 -17.88/hr.

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 03/26/2026