LANDFILL FACILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER
City of Salina, Kansas
Public Works/ Municipal Landfill
Temporary/Seasonal · Part-Time
Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
The City of Salina’s 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 Salina’s 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 position’s 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 driver’s license.
Requirements:
· Must be seventeen (17) years of age or older.
· Must possess a valid driver’s 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 & 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
