Parks Maintenance Technician

Clay County, MO • Full-time • Smithville, MO • $21 - $22 / hour • 3w ago

NOW HIRING: PARKS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Clay County, Missouri

Build, Maintain & Improve the Places Our Community Enjoys

Clay County is seeking a skilled and dependable Parks Maintenance Technician to join our Parks team. This hands-on position performs skilled maintenance, repair, construction, and grounds work throughout County parks, facilities, marina areas, and infrastructure.

If you have experience in the skilled trades, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in seeing the results of your work, this could be a great opportunity to build your career in public service.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Parks Maintenance Technician, you’ll take on a wide variety of projects, including:

Perform skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, welding, painting, concrete, roofing, and general repair work
Maintain and improve County parks, buildings, grounds, roads, marina facilities, docks, boat ramps, and infrastructure
Operate tractors, skid loaders, backhoes, commercial mowers, dump trucks, boats, work barges, snowplows, and other equipment
Repair and install plumbing, electrical components, lighting, irrigation systems, signage, fencing, gates, and facility fixtures
Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, landscaping, planting, mulching, tree and shrub care, and sod installation
Assist with new construction, remodeling, underground utilities, water and sewer lines, and electrical runs
Fabricate and repair marina docks, decking, flotation systems, anchoring systems, walkways, signs, and metal components
Perform road repairs, culvert maintenance, asphalt patching, and drainage improvements
Conduct preventive maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment
Assist with snow and ice removal and other after-hours operations when needed
Help train and mentor new employees while maintaining a strong commitment to workplace safety

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
3–5 years of increasingly responsible related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience operating heavy equipment
Experience in one or more related fields such as:
HVAC
Plumbing
Carpentry
Electrical/electronics
Welding
Painting
Grounds maintenance
Custodial or facility maintenance
Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle in varying weather conditions
Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat and cold and on or around bodies of water
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work

TRADE CERTIFICATION

Candidates should possess a certification or license in at least one skilled trade area, such as:

HVAC / EPA Section 608
Plumbing
Electrical
Certified Welding
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Refrigeration, boiler, or mechanical systems

Don't have a certification yet? Candidates may be given the opportunity to obtain an applicable trade certification within 12–18 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

College coursework or trade-school training in a maintenance-related field
Valid Class A or Class B CDL
Additional skilled-trade certifications

WHY JOIN CLAY COUNTY?

Why Clay County?

Government roles offer stability that the private sector often cannot match.

The LAGERS Pension: A fully funded retirement plan (vested after 5 years). This is a rare, high-value benefit.
Work-Life Balance: Accrue 2 weeks of vacation and 2.5 weeks of sick leave in your first year, plus 14 ½ paid holidays.
Comprehensive Health: Medical, dental, and vision options, plus free life insurance for full-time staff.
Growth: Tuition reimbursement and certification support available for long-term employees.