Seasonal Grounds Worker - Parks (June–November 1)

Essential Job Functions

• Completes lawn care and landscaping activities including chemical application and pest control
• Operates a variety of motorized equipment, including but not limited to self-propelled tractor-mower, pick-up truck, and string trimmers
• Understands and performs operator-level maintenance on equipment used
• Cleans public restrooms facilities and disposes of refuse in public receptacles on City properties
• Auxiliary work includes assisting in general construction work related to operation and maintenance of parks, cemeteries, trails, and other City owned properties
• Fulfills safety precautions including use of personal protective equipment
• Follows all safety precautions including use of personal protective equipment
• Reads and comprehends documents such as, but not limited to, written policies, safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ancillary Job Functions

• Obeys and complies with all City ordinances and policies
• Auxiliary work includes assisting other departments and performing other duties as deemed necessary or assigned

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum age of 18
• Valid Kansas Drivers license is required
• Must be insurable by the City’s insurance carrier

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The ability to receive, understand, and comply with written and oral instructions is required.
• The ability to effectively use verbal communication to communicate with general public, supervisors, peers, and subordinates to resolve problems is required.
• The ability to work courteously and establish successful working relationships with entities, employees, City officials, businesses and the public, and use good professional judgment, honesty, and integrity in decision-making is required.
• Problem solving requirements include prioritization and completion of work assignments in a timely manner.
• Decision making including methods of equipment use and repair/maintenance and use of appropriate safety practices and equipment

Work Environment

• Manual labor is required.
• Adverse weather conditions including prolonged exposure to temperature and precipitation extremes are a factor, as is exposure to fuels, chemicals and hazardous implements.
• Must be able to work at heights well above ground level and in confined spaces.
• Special equipment is used that requires mental alertness and agility during tree pruning and tree removal activities

Physical Abilities

• Requires the ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment
• Ability to negotiate rough terrain on foot to access maintenance problems
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Mobility to run errands
• Flexibility of body
• Manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination

Pay

Minimum Rate: $15.00/hour

Schedule

Day Shift: 8 hours per day Monday-Friday, April - October 1st.

Contact Information

Date Opened: June 15, 2026
Date Closed: July 15, 2026
E-Mail Confirmation: After your application has been received by the City of Ottawa, you will receive confirmation by e-mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail for an e-mail from noreply@applytojob.com. If you have not received information within 48 hours of submitting your application, please call 785-229-3634 to verify your application has been received.
For additional information, contact Human Resources at 785-229-3634 or e-mail humanresources@ottawaks.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Ottawa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.