Senior Park Specialist

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is an accredited, gold medal award-winning agency with over 45 full-time professionals and over 300 seasonal and part-time staff who provide the Lee's Summit community with dozens of quality recreational opportunities. EOE

Employment at LSPR guarantees the opportunity to learn communication and organizational skills, professionalism, and civic responsibility while building outstanding personal and work relationships.

$19.62/hourly
Under direct supervision of the Park Maintenance Supervisor, the Park Operations Manager, Assistant Superintendent of Park Construction and/or Assistant Superintendent of Park Construction, and indirect supervision by the Superintendent of Park Operations and/or Superintendent of Park Planning and Construction, performs a variety of duties involving the maintenance and construction of park grounds and facilities.

Compensation & Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including 12 paid holidays, two personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Missouri Retirement System (LAGERS) and many, many more A complete list of benefits can be found at

Job Scope:

May provide indirect work site supervision as crew leader for seasonal employees. No budgetary responsibilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Operates trucks, tractors and a variety of manual power tools in the maintenance, construction and repair of park grounds and facilities.

2. Performs maintenance of grounds and facilities as directed, including but not limited to landscape installation, maintenance and upkeep, structure maintenance, basic playground repairs, mulch installation, and minor tree trimming.

3. Makes necessary repairs to park structures and building,g including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical repairs.

4. Performs construction of park facilities and grounds. Performs minor framing, roofing, and electrical and other remodeling or construction activities.

5. Supports other Divisions in the preparation, set up, execution and cleanup of special events and activities.

6. Manages minor construction projects or specific maintenance projects as assigned.

7. Undertakes snow removal and ice treatment for areas as assigned.

8. Performs repairs and maintenance to aquatics facilities, fountains, and irrigation systems.

9. Performs trail maintenance and repair.

10. Collaborates with other divisions of the Department in order to ensure delivery of service consistent with Departmental missions and objectives.

11. Ensures the enforcement of park and recreation rules and regulations.

12. Purchases necessary supplies and equipment using department procedures.

13. Participates in professional organizations.

14. Maintain equipment and inventory according to established procedures.

15. Assists with cemetery operations and grounds maintenance as assigned.

16. Installs and removes decorations and other enhancements to parks and facilities for special events and holidays.

17. Supervises seasonal personnel and serves as crew leader as necessary.

18. Performs skilled testing, maintenance and repairs of equipment, pumps, motors and safety equipment.

19. Assists in assuring compliance with a budget for assigned areas.

20. Assists with planning, designing and construction in existing parks and facilities.

21. Conducts routine inspections of park equipment, including but not limited to, playgrounds, furnishings, safety equipment, pools, turf, trees, and pavement.

22. Train other co-workers in areas of specialization or certification as directed.

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 or related to the position.

Peripheral Duties:

1. Attends meetings as assigned, directed or requested.

2. Serves as a staff member for special events as assigned.

3. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required; and,

2. Minimum of five years' directly related experience in park maintenance and operations; and

3. Demonstrated excellence in the performance of duties as a Skilled Park Specialist through performance evaluations required; and,

4. Demonstrated proficiency in three or more trade skills, including carpentry, roofing, welding, flooring, construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, landscaping, etc. required; and,

5. A valid state driver's license is required.

6. Certifications related to turf management, irrigation, horticulture, tree maintenance, etc., preferred.

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