Job Details
Seasonal Maintenance Worker- Streets
2025-11-20 City of Gardner Gardner,KS
Description:
Education, Certification and Experience Requirements:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to perform physical labor in varied climates
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, other employees and the general public.
Tools and Equipment Used:
Pick-up trucks, riding lawn mowers, small tractor with bush hog, power washer, shovel, rake, broom and other related tools and equipment.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be capable to negotiate rough terrain on foot to access maintenance problems. In accordance with Department of Labor guidelines this position must be capable of occasionally lifting fifty to one-hundred (50-100) pounds in confined space during execution of duties. Must be capable of exerting 25-50 pounds frequently and 10-20 pounds constantly. Must be capable to operate a variety of motorized equipment. Requires mobility to complete errands, flexibility of body, manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination adequate to use equipment as assigned. Must be able to safely work at heights well above ground level.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, this position functions primarily on a job site. Manual labor is required. Adverse weather conditions including prolonged exposure to temperature and precipitation extremes are a factor, as is exposure to fuels, exhaust, and hazardous implements and equipment.
Selection Guidelines:
Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check. Successful pre-employment physical, drug screen, and post offer physical assessment, and background checks are required. Job related skill tests may be required.
The City of Gardner is an equal opportunity employer. Any applicant/employee with a disability as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act may request an accommodation to perform the functions of this position. Requests should be directed to the immediate supervisor.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Description
Job Summary:
The Seasonal Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled work in a wide variety of street and storm sewer maintenance and construction tasks.
Job Scope:
Requires use of motorized equipment. Performs maintenance and construction of streets and storm sewers. Work is subject to supervision and review by the Operations Supervisor. Employee does not have supervisory responsibility for subordinate personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Paints and maintains street striping and pedestrian crossings
- Vehicle and equipment cleaning
- Cleans streets and parking areas
- Mows rights-of-way
- Maintains records of work performed
- Performs other related duties and assists other Public Works divisions as required
Education, Certification and Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Requires possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to perform physical labor in varied climates
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, other employees and the general public.
Tools and Equipment Used:
Pick-up trucks, riding lawn mowers, small tractor with bush hog, power washer, shovel, rake, broom and other related tools and equipment.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be capable to negotiate rough terrain on foot to access maintenance problems. In accordance with Department of Labor guidelines this position must be capable of occasionally lifting fifty to one-hundred (50-100) pounds in confined space during execution of duties. Must be capable of exerting 25-50 pounds frequently and 10-20 pounds constantly. Must be capable to operate a variety of motorized equipment. Requires mobility to complete errands, flexibility of body, manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination adequate to use equipment as assigned. Must be able to safely work at heights well above ground level.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, this position functions primarily on a job site. Manual labor is required. Adverse weather conditions including prolonged exposure to temperature and precipitation extremes are a factor, as is exposure to fuels, exhaust, and hazardous implements and equipment.
Selection Guidelines:
Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check. Successful pre-employment physical, drug screen, and post offer physical assessment, and background checks are required. Job related skill tests may be required.
The City of Gardner is an equal opportunity employer. Any applicant/employee with a disability as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act may request an accommodation to perform the functions of this position. Requests should be directed to the immediate supervisor.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.