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Job Description
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Employment Type
Seasonal (Seasonal)
Job Summary
Hiring Rate: $17.50 hourly
Embrace the serenity of the changing seasons as a Seasonal Cemetery Maintenance Worker! Join our dedicated team in preserving the beauty and tranquility of our historic grounds. As a crucial member of our seasonal staff, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the pristine appearance of the cemetery, ensuring that every memorial site reflects the respect and dignity it deserves. If you have a green thumb, a passion for meticulous landscaping, and a reverence for the memories etched in each stone, seize this opportunity to contribute to a place where the past is honored and nature's cycles are celebrated. Join us in a meaningful journey, where your seasonal commitment becomes an enduring legacy.
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing a variety of duties for one of the following crews: Park Maintenance, Sports Field Maintenance, Horticulture, Forestry or Park Construction. Work is completed independently requiring a high degree of initiative and motivation.
Key Responsibilities- Operates a variety of mowing and outdoor maintenance equipment; installs and maintains landscaping; plants and maintains trees and other plants; maintains athletic fields and other outdoor areas.
- Picks up trash and debris.
- Completes light custodial work.
Qualifications
Experience: No experience is required. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required.
Environmental or Physical Demands: Work requires the ability to navigating uneven ground and exposure to a variety of outdoor elements such as heat, cold, rain, and dust. Lifting and operating powered equipment requires lifting, manual dexterity, and frequent physical exertion. - Operates a variety of mowing and outdoor maintenance equipment; installs and maintains landscaping; plants and maintains trees and other plants; maintains athletic fields and other outdoor areas.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Olathe
Show moreThe City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident.
It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do.
Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially. The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible.
If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here. -