Parks Worker - Seasonal at Harvey County – Newton, Kansas
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: | Parks Worker – Seasonal | Pay Grade: | 50 |
Department: | County Parks | FLSA Status: | Non-Exempt |
Reports To: | Parks Director | Revision Date: | 04/01/2026 |
POSITION SUMMARY
This 32-hour per week seasonal position is responsible for providing a variety of labor for maintenance and repair of the parks and recreation system for Harvey County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.
- Participate in groundskeeping duties including mowing & trimming, string trimmer use, herbicide application, and watering.
- Use proper PPE and procedures when trimming trees, using chemicals, and operating machinery, including mowers, trimmers, and power tools.
- Inspect playgrounds, picnic tables, docks, and other structures open to the public to ensure public safety.
- Safely operate Parks vehicles and equipment as required to complete job duties.
- Collect and dispose of trash and ensure Parks property is free of litter.
- Clean buildings, restrooms, and other areas open to the public, as well as rental facilities.
- Respectfully interact with Parks customers to provide information and take questions or complaints.
- Assist Parks customers if possible and/or report issues to Operations Supervisor or Park Director.
- Assist with special events setup, operation, and break down as required
- Assist Park Rangers with maintenance and construction tasks as directed.
- Observe Parks grounds, property, and park users to ensure safety and security.
- Travel to other Parks properties to assist with tasks as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent required and experience in the following fields: grounds maintenance, landscaping, custodial, or related field.
- Must possess a current driver’s license.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Works under general supervision on some assignments but works independently performing recurring duties in accordance with established procedures. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of occupational hazards (OSHA) and safe work practices.
- Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the County.
- Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of computer software consistent for this position.
- Knowledge of construction, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical practices.
- Knowledge on how to safely operate and maintain power tools and various pieces of heavy machinery.
- Skill in maintaining safety practices and recognizing hazards in the workplace.
- Skill in operating equipment safely and efficiently.
- Skill to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
- Ability to perform manual labor in an outdoor environment and over uneven terrain.
- Ability to operate motor vehicles safely in all circumstances and weather conditions.
- Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
- Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
- Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.
- Essential Physical Functions of the position are provided in the Functional Job Analysis Attachment.
- Ability to observe details at close range.
- Communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas so others understand.
- Work may involve mobility over rough or difficult terrain. Work may also be performed above or below ground, to include heights over 10 feet, as well as underground crawl spaces.
- Work is performed daily both in and outdoors under all weather conditions and may include exposure to inclement weather, chemicals, seasonal temperature extremes, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, hazardous waste, noise, equipment and vibrations, airborne materials, active construction sites, and traffic.
Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.