Laborer (Parks & Forestry)
Overland Park, KS
Temporary
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13575724
Laborer (Parks & Forestry)(Job Id 1501)
Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Parks & Recreation Employment
Type: Employee
Post Date: 05/05/2026
Description
The City of Overland Park has a temporary Laborer (Parks &Forestry)
position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.
Summary
Performs basic and some advanced tasks related to parks maintenance,
improvements, and forestry. Assists in emergency operations, including
snow removal, as required.
Responsibilities
Maintains developed park sites and assists easement crews with turf
maintenance. Operates tractor mower, pulled mower, and front deck mower.
Removes litter and debris from sites.
Assists in maintenance of mowing equipment and tools per manuals.
Installs parts, conducts daily inspection of equipment, performs
scheduled
preventative maintenance on equipment. Performs inspections,
maintenance, and minor repairs.
Assists in maintaining turf and ornamental irrigation systems and
fountains. Operates mowers, string trimmers, edgers, blowers and other
hand
tools.
Assists with pesticide and fertilizer applications. Applies pesticides
with sprayer to flowers, trees, shrubs, turf under direct supervision.
Assists in routine facility cleaning and maintenance. Performs basic
carpentry, painting and plumbing tasks.
Assists with construction projects. Assists with asphalt and concrete
work.
Assists with landscaping, tree trimming, weeding, grading and other
landscape duties. Plants and waters trees, shrubs, flowers.
Assists with trash removal and general clean-up of park, right-of-way
sites, and shop.
Assists in general construction duties. Assists with emergency
operations, including snow removal, as required.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all
assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially
during
regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates,
supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization
with
whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of
performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and
work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled
work breaks, where applicable.
Requirements
Basic education (general high school of three grades) or additional
equivalent experience and minimum 18 years of age.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver\'s license.
Must maintain an insurable driving record.
Experience
Six months of experience in landscaping/horticulture, operation of
mowing equipment, hand and power tools, and motorized utility vehicles
or an
equivalent level of experience.
Skills
Manual dexterity.
Good listening skills.
Good oral communication skills.
Mental Requirements
Ability to work under distracting conditions.
Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and instructions.
Ability to analyze safety situation. Ability to access situation and
make recommendations.
Ability to follow oral instructions.
Mechanical aptitude.
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel and tour City facilities and parks in adverse
conditions.
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Ability to traverse rough terrain.
Ability to operate power and hand tools.
Exposure to chemical liquids, powders and fumes.
Ability to operate City vehicles and equipment.
Exposure to vehicle fumes and noise.
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct &Indirect)
None.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees with in this
classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
Inventory Of All Duties, Responsibilities, And Qualifications Required
of employees
assigned to this job.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and
proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.
No City residency requirement.
Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam
And Essential Functions Test.
Normal Work Hours: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Pay Rate: \$15.25 Per Hour
Application Deadline: Open until filled
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and
proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.
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continued.
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13575724
Laborer (Parks & Forestry)(Job Id 1501)
Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Parks & Recreation Employment
Type: Employee
Post Date: 05/05/2026
Description
The City of Overland Park has a temporary Laborer (Parks &Forestry)
position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.
Summary
Performs basic and some advanced tasks related to parks maintenance,
improvements, and forestry. Assists in emergency operations, including
snow removal, as required.
Responsibilities
Maintains developed park sites and assists easement crews with turf
maintenance. Operates tractor mower, pulled mower, and front deck mower.
Removes litter and debris from sites.
Assists in maintenance of mowing equipment and tools per manuals.
Installs parts, conducts daily inspection of equipment, performs
scheduled
preventative maintenance on equipment. Performs inspections,
maintenance, and minor repairs.
Assists in maintaining turf and ornamental irrigation systems and
fountains. Operates mowers, string trimmers, edgers, blowers and other
hand
tools.
Assists with pesticide and fertilizer applications. Applies pesticides
with sprayer to flowers, trees, shrubs, turf under direct supervision.
Assists in routine facility cleaning and maintenance. Performs basic
carpentry, painting and plumbing tasks.
Assists with construction projects. Assists with asphalt and concrete
work.
Assists with landscaping, tree trimming, weeding, grading and other
landscape duties. Plants and waters trees, shrubs, flowers.
Assists with trash removal and general clean-up of park, right-of-way
sites, and shop.
Assists in general construction duties. Assists with emergency
operations, including snow removal, as required.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all
assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially
during
regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates,
supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization
with
whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of
performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and
work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled
work breaks, where applicable.
Requirements
Basic education (general high school of three grades) or additional
equivalent experience and minimum 18 years of age.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver\'s license.
Must maintain an insurable driving record.
Experience
Six months of experience in landscaping/horticulture, operation of
mowing equipment, hand and power tools, and motorized utility vehicles
or an
equivalent level of experience.
Skills
Manual dexterity.
Good listening skills.
Good oral communication skills.
Mental Requirements
Ability to work under distracting conditions.
Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and instructions.
Ability to analyze safety situation. Ability to access situation and
make recommendations.
Ability to follow oral instructions.
Mechanical aptitude.
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel and tour City facilities and parks in adverse
conditions.
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Ability to traverse rough terrain.
Ability to operate power and hand tools.
Exposure to chemical liquids, powders and fumes.
Ability to operate City vehicles and equipment.
Exposure to vehicle fumes and noise.
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct &Indirect)
None.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees with in this
classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
Inventory Of All Duties, Responsibilities, And Qualifications Required
of employees
assigned to this job.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and
proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.
No City residency requirement.
Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam
And Essential Functions Test.
Normal Work Hours: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Pay Rate: \$15.25 Per Hour
Application Deadline: Open until filled
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and
proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.
EO/M/F/D/V
continued.
Skills
OtherGovernment Administration