Park Worker I

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing.

When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork.

Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone!

Mill Creek Streamway Park is a multi-use asphalt/concrete trail spanning roughly 15 miles from Nelson Island at the Kansas River to Olathe.  There are 8 parking lots along the trail with three shelters and one restroom.

• Operates vehicles and powered equipment; completes mowing and snow removal; applies chemicals and spreads fertilizers, herbicides and soil amendments; mulches tree beds, plants trees and flowers; aerates and seeds landscaping; trims and prunes shrubs and trees; repairs soil erosion.
• Performs various tasks requiring equipment, vehicle, and tool operation; uses a variety of small and large tools and operates a variety of light and medium duty equipment and attachments including tractors, trucks, dump trucks, skid steer loader, water trucks, excavator, power broom, and snow removal equipment; performs general and routine maintenance of light and medium duty equipment.
• Performs various arboriculture tasks such as tree removal, pruning, planting and maintaining newly planted trees requiring the use of chainsaws, pole saws, chippers, stump grinders, and aerial lifts.
• Performs basic maintenance duties such as plumbing, electrical, basic construction; maintains asphalt and concrete trails; builds, fixes, and maintains fencing; completes basic preventative maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Completes paperwork, timesheets and equipment logs using computerized system; follows purchasing card guidelines.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. 
• One (1) year of related experience may substitute for education. 
• Must pass a thorough criminal history screening and have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Driver's license required, Class A CDL preferred.
• Previous related experience is preferred. 

Education/Experience Substitutions:

• Experience may be substituted for degree.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

Excessive standing and/or walking: 60%

Exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes and/or chemicals, heights, and loud noises.

Lifting weight: 50lbs.

On call/stand-by work required.

Weather essential: Department Essential

Uniform Required

Travel required: 50% local and 5% outside Johnson County

Wearing of goggles, rubber boots, rubber gloves and other PPE as required.

Position is required to respond to requests for emergency and afterhours work which will require work when the facility is closed (e.g. holiday, weekends, nights).  This work will require overtime as needed.

Physical abilities, including mobility, agility, strength, dexterity, balance, coordination, and /or endurance.

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.