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City of Salina, Kansas Landfill Facility Maintenance Worker in Salina, Kansas
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*LANDFILL FACILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER\ *City of Salina, Kansas\ Public Works/ Municipal Landfill
*Apply Directly with the City of Salina\ Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}\ *
The City of Salinas Landfill Facility Maintenance Worker role offers a practical, hands-on way to build dependable work experience while supporting a core public service that residents rely on every day. Under direct supervision, this position keeps the landfill property clean, safe, & presentable through essential work such as mowing, weed control, litter collection, & maintaining shop, vehicle, & building areas. The work directly strengthens Salinas community appearance & day-to-day operations by helping the landfill function efficiently & responsibly for customers & staff.
On-the-Job Training:Training is provided under direct supervision, with experienced landfill staff helping the Landfill Facility Maintenance Worker learn day-to-day expectations & safe work practices in a municipal environment. New employees are trained to complete core grounds & facility tasks efficiently & thoroughly, with coaching aimed at minimizing corrections & building reliability over time. Training also includes proper use & care of equipment & tools used in the role, including utility vehicles & grounds equipment, along with the importance of keeping equipment clean, operational, & promptly reporting deficiencies to the supervisor. The positions training approach also builds accountability skills by showing employees how to document completed daily tasks accurately & submit records for review.
*Duties:\ *Performs manual labor in the maintenance of facilities & outdoor spaces.\ Operates utility vehicles to perform litter collection duties on municipal landfill property.\ Mows on flat surfaces & removes weeds around buildings, fences, & other landfill structures; may apply herbicides subject to minimum age requirements.\ Keeps equipment well-maintained, clean & operational; promptly reports any deficiencies to supervisor.\ Assists with installation of litter control fences.\ Cleans shop floors & shop areas.\ Cleans interiors & exteriors of vehicles & equipment.\ Prepares minimal records of own activities.\ Performs other duties as assigned.
*Education:\ *Eighth grade graduate minimum.
*Experience:\ *Mowing, outdoor work experience, & some mechanical knowledge required.\ Grounds maintenance & equipment experience preferred.\ Must possess a valid drivers license.
*Requirements:\ *Must be seventeen (17) years of age or older.\ Must possess a valid drivers license.
*Work Type:\ *Medium, exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; ability to lift 10-40 pounds frequently.\ Works outside in possible adverse weather conditions.
*Equipment:\ *17-year-olds: Zero-turn mower, weed-eater, utility vehicle, litter pickers, & various non-power-driven hand tools.\ 18-year-olds or older: Zero-turn mower, weed-eater, utility vehicle, litter pickers, litter collection utility vehicle, pickups, & various hand tools.
*Hours:\ *Monday Friday.\ 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.\ Flexible hours.
*Starting Pay DOQ EOE:\ *\$15.88 -17.88/hr.
Application Deadline:Until filled
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov