Parks & Facilities Maintenance Technician

About the role

The City of Arkansas City is seeking a dependable, skilled, and self-motivated Parks & Facilities Maintenance Technician to support maintenance and repair of City parks, facilities, and infrastructure, with a focus on electrical systems, lighting, and traffic signal maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic electrical maintenance and repairs, including lighting systems, outlets, switches, panels (non-licensed work only), and facility electrical components.
• Assist with maintenance, inspection, and repair of traffic signals, pedestrian signals, signage lighting, and related traffic control infrastructure.
• Report complex electrical or signal issues requiring licensed or specialized service.
• Perform skilled maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of City parks, facilities, buildings, grounds, and related infrastructure.
• Diagnose maintenance issues and complete repairs in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, concrete, irrigation, and minor construction.
• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment and vehicles, including mowers, tractors, trucks, loaders, lifts, and power tools.
• Perform routine inspections, servicing, and minor repairs of assigned equipment.
• Avoid and report hazards, and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain basic records related to work performed, materials used, and equipment maintenance.
• Communicate work progress, safety concerns, and repair needs to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in parks maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, electrical maintenance, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Skills

• Technical & Maintenance Knowledge.
• Equipment & Safety Skills.
• Work Planning & Independence.
• Communication & Professional Skills.

Benefits

The City of Arkansas City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, KPERS retirement benefits, paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for growth and development.

Pay

Details about the pay structure are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Normal Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.