Park Specialist

Park Operations Manager

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is an accredited, gold medal award-winning agency with over 45 full-time professionals and over 300 seasonal and part-time staff who provide the Lee's Summit community with dozens of quality recreational opportunities. EOE

Employment at LSPR guarantees the opportunity to learn communication and organizational skills, professionalism, and civic responsibility while building outstanding personal and work relationships.

Under direct supervision of the Park Operations Manager, or the Assistant Superintendent of Park Construction, and indirect supervision by the Superintendent of Park Operations and/or Superintendent of Park Planning and Construction, performs a variety of duties involving the maintenance and construction of park grounds and facilities.

Compensation & Benefits:

$16.93/hourly

Enjoy great benefits including 12 paid holidays, 2 personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Missouri Retirement System (LAGERS) and many, many more! A complete list of benefits can be found at

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Operates trucks, tractors and a variety of manual power tools in the maintenance, construction and repair of park grounds and facilities.

2. Assists in performing maintenance of grounds and facilities as directed, including but not limited to landscape installation, maintenance and upkeep, structure maintenance, basic playground repairs, mulch installation, and minor tree trimming.

3. Assists in making necessary repairs to park structures and building, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical repairs.

4. May perform minor construction of park facilities and grounds.

5. Supports other Divisions in the preparation, setup, execution and cleanup of special events and activities.

6. Undertakes snow removal and ice treatment for areas as assigned.

7. Assists, under direction and guidance, with repairs and maintenance to aquatics facilities, fountains, and irrigation systems.

8. Assists with trail maintenance and repair.

9. Collaborates with other divisions of the Department in order to ensure delivery of service consistent with Departmental missions and objectives.

10. Ensures the enforcement of park and recreation rules and regulations.

11. Purchases necessary supplies and equipment using department procedures.

12. Participates in professional organizations.

13. Maintain equipment and inventory according to established procedures.

14. Assists with cemetery operations and grounds maintenance as assigned.

15. Installs and removes decorations and other enhancements to parks and facilities for special events and holidays.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related to the position.

This position will be scheduled 40 hours a week working 7am 3pm (Memorial Day to Labor Day, hours change to 6am 2pm).

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent required; and

2. One year related experience preferred; and

3. A valid state driver's license is required.