Parks Facility Maintenance Technician - Rec Center

Job DescriptionJob Description

The City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation department is currently seeking a motivated individual with a passion for public service to join us as a Parks Facility Maintenance Technician with a focus on the Lenexa Rec Center.

This position will work the evening shift, Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM - 11:00 PM.

Position Summary

This position performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work focused on the Lenexa Rec Center, including aquatic, mechanical, electrical, and building systems. The specialist ensures safe and efficient operation of all Rec Center amenities and maintains compliance with safety and health standards.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs for all Rec Center systems, including pools, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and fitness equipment.
• Test and adjust pool water chemistry; operate and maintain pumps, filters, chemical feed systems, controllers, and related aquatic equipment. Inspect facilities for safety, cleanliness, and operational issues; identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain records and logs for maintenance, health, safety, and code compliance using work order software and other systems.
• Operates all facility maintenance equipment.
• Assist with setup, support, and cleanup for special events and recreation programs within the Rec Center.

Qualifications

Minimum: High school diploma or G.E.D. and 2-3 years facility or related maintenance experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting rate of pay is $25.13 to $29.14 per hour dependent on qualifications and directly related experience. The City of Lenexa offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Low-cost premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free or low cost on-site medical clinic
• 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match
• A pension plan via the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• Six weeks of parental leave at full pay
• City-paid short-term and long-term plans
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year
• Additional personal leave during first year of employment for new employees
• Minimum of 2 weeks of vacation during first year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave and personal leave
• Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center

City of Lenexa strives to be an inclusive place to work. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical, agility, hearing test, smell test and vision test, reference check, and a background check is required for applicants 18 or older. Candidates with prior criminal convictions are encouraged to submit applications for positions where they meet the minimum and/or desired qualifications and will not automatically be excluded from the recruitment process.

To apply continue and complete an online application. Be sure to attach your resume reflecting your work history and/ or applicable experience you have (work, volunteer, school activities, etc.). Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly, with consistency and respect, while providing a positive, challenging and rewarding work environment. We value and encourage in our workplace.