Street​/Parks Maintenance

Overview

Be an integral part of the Public Works Department by performing a variety of manual labor tasks related to service, construction and/or maintenance that contribute to the comfort, convenience and safety of all citizens.

We offer excellent comprehensive benefits including 100% City paid medical, dental and vision premiums for the 2026 Plan Year. We also offer other great benefits such as vision care allotment, paid leave, holiday pay, KPERS retirement and a City of Spring Hill Retirement package.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Valid driver’s license and Class B CDL or the ability to obtain such within 6 months of employment. Maintain Flagger certification. Starting pay $20.08 per hour, actual pay depends on experience. 1 month similar or related experience.

Under the supervision of the Street/Parks Supervisor, Maintenance Worker I is a non-exempt position under FLSA which performs manual labor for the department. This employee completes a variety of service, construction and/or maintenance tasks which result in or contribute to the comfort, convenience, health, or safety of all citizens. This is accomplished by constructing or maintaining streets, alleyways, sidewalks or similar areas;

maintaining medians and rights of way; mowing, trimming and edging of streets; maintenance of the City park system to include mowing, trimming, trash collection, debris removal, landscaping or completing equipment maintenance related to streets and park functions. Other duties include related tasks which contribute to the upkeep and care of buildings, facilities, grounds, streets, alleys or utility services, or other municipal properties (when applicable).

This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and effective communication and public relation skills.

• Repair, maintain and construct streets, alleys and sidewalks, culverts, storm sewers, catch basins, headwalls.
• Conduct traffic safety by directing flow, utilizing traffic cones and barricades.
• Maintain drivable streets by sweeping, removing debris, grading, patching and ensuring proper drainage.
• Perform maintenance work in the City park system; mowing, trimming, trash collection, tree trimming, debris removal, seeding, fertilizing, landscaping, playground equipment, sidewalks, ditches and roads in and around parks.
• Perform maintenance work on buildings and structures.
• Install and maintain street signs.
• Maintain and operate department equipment, trucks, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, fertilizers, snow plows, asphalt roller, backhoe, skid loader, dump trucks, crack seal machine, paint striper and other equipment.
• Assist in snow and ice removal during inclement weather.
• Assist other departments as assigned.
• May be subject to overtime and call-back.
• Follow department safety procedures and practices along with department policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.