Seasonal Parks Worker - Lake Afton Park - PARKS

Department:  PARKS

Pay:  $15.75 per hour  

Work Schedule: Day Time hours 5 days a week including weekends.  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

Maintain the grounds and buildings of the Sedgwick County Parks Department keeping them clean and safe for park users and staff. Will work weekends and holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, & Labor Day). This position will be assigned to either Lake Afton Park or Sedgwick County Park.

Grounds Maintenance

• 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.

Custodial

• 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.

Customer Service

• Respectfully interact with Parks customers to provide information and take questions or complaints.
• Assist Parks customers if possible and/or report issues to Assistant Park Superintendent or Park Superintendent.
• Assist with Special Events setup, operation, and break down as required

Minimum Qualifications: Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions.  Must be 18 years of age at date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Any experience in the following fields; Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Custodial, or related field. High School Diploma or equivalent.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services, including employment, on the basis of race, color, sex, including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, marital status, religious or political affiliation, genetic information, disability, status as a member of the uniformed services or any other similarly protected status.

Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to qualified persons with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please contact the Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Please do not use this phone number for employment questions. Applicants are contacted only if they are determined to be qualified candidates.