Maintenance Worker I - Parks
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Maintenance Worker I Parks
Parks & Forestry Division / Parks & Recreation Department
Application deadline: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Permanent full-time position available
Wage: $47,207.20 $61,172.80 (starting wage contingent upon experience)
Hours: Sunday & Monday, 11:00am 7:30pm, Thursday Saturday, 11:00am 7:30pm (April October)
Sunday & Monday, 7:00am 3:30pm, Thursday Saturday, 7:00am 3:30pm (November March)
Job Summary:
Under general direction, performs a variety of tasks in the repair, maintenance, cleaning and monitoring of parks, trails, natural areas and other public facilities. Work schedule may include day, evening and weekend shifts.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other:
High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in park maintenance. Must obtain forklift and backhoe certification within 12 months of hire. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver's license instruction permit upon first day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver's license with air brake endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other:
High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
More information:
Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) for employees who need to obtain a required Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is provided by the City. Employees are provided paid time to complete ELDT and to take required CDL tests. Information on how to obtain an Iowa CDL including the CDL manual and practice test are available on the Iowa Department of Transportation website.
A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available at www.icgov.org/jobs under Job Descriptions.
The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information.
It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees. Disability-related accommodations can be requested at 319-356-5020 or jobs@iowa-city.org.
Parks & Forestry Division / Parks & Recreation Department
Application deadline: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Permanent full-time position available
Wage: $47,207.20 $61,172.80 (starting wage contingent upon experience)
Hours: Sunday & Monday, 11:00am 7:30pm, Thursday Saturday, 11:00am 7:30pm (April October)
Sunday & Monday, 7:00am 3:30pm, Thursday Saturday, 7:00am 3:30pm (November March)
Job Summary:
Under general direction, performs a variety of tasks in the repair, maintenance, cleaning and monitoring of parks, trails, natural areas and other public facilities. Work schedule may include day, evening and weekend shifts.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other:
High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in park maintenance. Must obtain forklift and backhoe certification within 12 months of hire. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver's license instruction permit upon first day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver's license with air brake endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other:
High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
More information:
Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) for employees who need to obtain a required Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is provided by the City. Employees are provided paid time to complete ELDT and to take required CDL tests. Information on how to obtain an Iowa CDL including the CDL manual and practice test are available on the Iowa Department of Transportation website.
A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available at www.icgov.org/jobs under Job Descriptions.
The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information.
It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees. Disability-related accommodations can be requested at 319-356-5020 or jobs@iowa-city.org.