Facilities Maintenance Worker - Parks

Facilities Maintenance Worker - Parks

Salary

$23.62 Hourly

Location

2005 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00229

Department

Parks

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Under general direction, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction and care of the parks and park facilities. Work varies, requiring interpretative judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.

Essential Functions

Operate various types of trucks and light equipment; performs manual labor in the maintenance, repair and minor construction of ball fields, recreation facilities, parks, and buildings. Assign, schedule, and supervise seasonal staff. Maintain material and equipment inventory. Service and maintain equipment used in the maintenance of turf and park grounds. Oversee the watering, seeding, and maintenance of landscaping (flowers and plantings). Maintain turf with applications of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. Trim trees and shrubs. Irrigate, water, mow, edge, aerate, and maintain turf. Coordinate work with recreational staff and facility user groups to prepare parks prior to and during special events. Prepare and maintain tennis courts, ball fields, soccer fields, splash pads, basketball courts, volleyball courts, swimming pools, and extensive winter snow and ice removal. Maintain effective working relations with facility users. Maintain park playground equipment and park facilities with minor building maintenance and remodeling. Assist irrigation specialist with irrigation installation, repair, maintenance, plumbing, and related tasks. Perform overtime as required and other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:

Assist with the supervision of seasonal workers in field work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)

Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)

Assigned projects are performed properly and efficiently. (Daily)

Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)

Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools to effectively maintain and care for shrubs, trees, plants and grass. (Daily)

Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools used to perform maintenance and construction tasks. (Daily)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Work Type: Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Climbing/Balancing: Climbs inclines and ladders, uneven surfaces, balance required

Walking: Extensive amount required

Stooping/Bending: Frequently

Stand/Sit: Sit about 20 percent of the time

Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal

Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions

Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions

Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear

Speech: Moderate need to express ideas by means of spoken word

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates vehicles, equipment and tools requiring moderate ability

Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment and tools requiring manual ability

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/EXPOSURES:

Inside/Outside: Work inside and outside (primarily outside)

Cold/Heat: Adverse conditions possible

Wet/Dry: Adverse conditions possible

Noise/Vibrations: Equipment noise

Hazards: Frequent exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, equipment, vehicles, sharp objects and height

Fumes/Dust/Odors: Frequent exposure to dust; occasional exposure to fumes and odors

Infectious Diseases: Low exposure

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Ability to read and comprehend written material.

Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.

Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.

Ability to organize information for concise written records.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Require a high school diploma/GED and experience in ground maintenance, nursery or landscape work. Must possess a valid Nebraska driver's license and the ability to obtain an EPA pesticide applicator's license within 12 months of hire. Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

None.

Supplemental Information

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED:

Pickup, dump trucks, backhoe, tractors and attachments, bobcat, bucket truck, hand and power tools, two-way radios, sprayers, utility vehicles, mowers, weed whips, chain saw, tree spade and seeder.

REMARKS:

The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.

Rates effective January 1, 2026 and are subject to change. Benefits are effective on the 1st day of employment.

Health and Dental Insurance: The City of Kearney Health Insurance Plans includes health, prescription, and dental coverage. The City offers two plans (traditional PPO and a high deductible option) Employee spouses' who have health/dental coverage available through their own employer are not eligible to participate in the City's health/dental insurance.

Health/Dental (4 Tiers) - Traditional PPO

• Single Coverage $ 92.20 biweekly
• Employee + Spouse Coverage $196.62 biweekly
• Employee + Dependents Coverage $156.73 biweekly
• Family Coverage $229.57 biweekly

Health/Dental (4 Tiers) - High Deductible Health Plan with HSA option

• Single Coverage $ 81.50 biweekly
• Employee + Spouse Coverage $174.03 biweekly
• Employee + Dependents Coverage $138.56 biweekly
• Family Coverage $203.05 biweekly

HSA City Contribution: Individual - $750

Family - $1,200

Vision Insurance: EyeMed Vision coverage is available. Employee only - $3.32; Employee/Spouse - $6.30; Employee/Dependents - $6.64; Family - $9.76. All rates are bi-weekly payroll deductions.

IdentityForce: Identity Theft Protection available, Employee/Children (children 26 and under) $8.49; Family $14.49 per month.

Retirement: City contributes 6% if the employee contributes 6%.

Life Insurance: The City pays 100% of the cost of employee life insurance of $50,000, spouse coverage $10,000, and dependent children coverage $5,000. Supplemental life insurance available at a discounted group rate.

Cafeteria/Section 125: Can be used for medical and daycare expenses per IRS guidelines.

Deferred Comp: Voluntary deferred compensation program (457 & Roth IRA Plans).

EAP: Employee Assistance Program provides 6 free counseling sessions per issue for employees and dependents.

Long Term Disability: Long term disability insurance provided by the City.

Longevity: Annual payment of $300 after 5 years of continuous years of service with $50 increases every 5 years with a maximum payment of $550.

Vacation: Vacation leave is earned and accrued in bi-weekly increments in the following manner: 80 hrs years 1 - 4; 120 hrs years 5 - 14; 160 hrs years 15+. New employees receive 40 hours of vacation upon hire with biweekly accruals beginning on the sixth month of employment. Vacation leave may accumulate to a maximum of 240 hours.

Medical Leave: Medical leave is accrued at a biweekly rate equal to 12 days a year. New employees receive 40 hours of medical leave upon hire with biweekly accruals beginning on the sixth month of employment. Medical leave may accumulate to a maximum of 1,440 hours.

Parental Leave: 3 weeks paid leave.

Personal Leave: 2 personal days are provided on the first of every calendar year. Employees must be employed on January 1st to receive personal leave days. Unused personal leave does not carry over to the next year.

Holidays: Twelve paid holidays per year.

Military: Active members receive 120 hours of military leave annually. Military leave does not carry over to the next year.

Employer Kearney, City of (NE)

Address 18 E. 22nd St.

P.O. Box 1180

Kearney, Nebraska, 68848

Phone 308-233-3215

Website https://www.cityofkearney.org/