Maintenance Worker

City of Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 25, 2024
  • Salary: $19.27-$29.39/hour USD
  • Full Time
  • Building Maintenance
  • Job Description

    Two full-time positions available with the Parks & Recreation Department, Forestry Division located at 1520 W. 9th St.
    Salary Range: $19.27-$29.39/hour
    Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
    Application Deadline Date: December 31, 2024


    Responsibilities

    • Prunes, removes, and plants trees along city streets and on public grounds.
    • Responsible for proper job site setups, following all safety practices while performing tree work operations and wearing all the proper PPE
    • Removes brush from cities properties and easements.
    • Removes dead, dying and storm damaged trees.
    • Sets up work zone area, using ropes to lower limbs and large wood sections of tree to ground, raking and cleanup of area.
    • Prunes dead, broken undesirable branches, including crown thinning, training, and shaping the trees when needed.
    • Responsible for raking and final cleanup of ground area from tree work performed.
    • Responsible for stump grinding and cleanup.
    • Must follow proper safety practices while performing all types of tree work.
    • Responsible for ground support of proper techniques of trimming near overhead utility lines.
    • Maintains tools and equipment and ensures that proper safety precautions are taken to protect the lives and properties of other workers and the public.
    • Demonstrates skill in the use and care of a chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, ropes, knots and the tools and equipment commonly used in tree trimming and tree care and maintenance operations.
    • Available for scheduled and emergency call in overtime.



    Qualifications

    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.


    Other Information

    URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

    Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

    In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

    Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

    The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
    For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
    Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

    If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

    The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

    The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

    If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Kansas City
    • City of Kansas City

    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 ChiefsRoyals 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.

    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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