About this role
Join Our Team as a Parks Maintenance Worker I
Job Title: Parks Maintenance Worker I
Job Type: Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $22.44-$25.00 DOQ
Do you love working outdoors, take pride in hands-on projects, and enjoy making a visible impact in your community? The City of O'Fallon is seeking a dedicated Parks Maintenance Worker I to help keep our parks and recreational spaces beautiful, safe, and welcoming year-round.
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Why Work With Us?
The City of O'Fallon values its employees and their well-being. We offer an outstanding benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Insurance & Wellness Programs: Medical, Dental, Vision, employer-paid Accident and Life Insurance, optional Pet Insurance, and more.
- Financial Benefits: Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Identity-Theft Protection.
- Work-Life Balance:
3 weeks of vacation for new hires
- 11 holidays + 1 personal holiday
- Sick leave and extended illness coverage
- Wellness Perks: Onsite workout facilities, discounted membership at Renaud Fitness/Aquatic Center, wellness incentives, and designated Zen and lactation rooms.
- Retirement & Growth: Missouri LAGERS L-6 Pension Plan, 457(b) Retirement Plan, and tuition reimbursement.
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What You'll Do
As part of our Parks Maintenance team, you'll help maintain and enhance O'Fallon's parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, pavilions, lakes, and green spaces. Your responsibilities will include:
- Grooming and prepping athletic fields for games and tournaments
- Mowing, trimming, seeding, and aerating turf areas
- Maintaining park restrooms, pavilions, and playgrounds for public safety
- Assisting with irrigation, minor construction projects, and playground inspections
- Operating equipment such as mowers, backhoes, dump trucks, and skid steers
- Supporting special events, festivals, and snow removal operations
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What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED
- 1–3 years of experience in groundskeeping, parks maintenance, landscaping, or similar work
- Valid Class A CDL (or ability to obtain one) – Paid CDL Training Program available
- Positive attitude, teamwork spirit, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and in various weather conditions
- Experience in turf management for athletic fields or golf courses is a plus
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class A CDL driver's license issued by the State of Missouri for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
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Why You'll Love This Job
- Work outdoors in one of Missouri's premier park systems
- Make a visible difference in your community every day
- Gain hands-on experience with a variety of equipment and projects
- Be part of a supportive team that values hard work and community pride
- Enjoy excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement
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Apply Today!
Make a difference where you live. Apply now to join a team that helps keep O'Fallon beautiful, active, and welcoming for all.
Visit www.ofallonmo.gov/hr to submit your application!
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The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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