Welcome to the City of Andover, a charming and vibrant community spanning 11 square miles in Western Butler County, Kansas. Nestled next to Wichita, Andover offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities, making it an ideal place to call home. As one of the fastest-growing cities in Kansas, our population has soared from 6,698 in 2000 to over 16,000 today.

The City of Andover has a variety of job opportunities to fit different skills and interests, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. We provide stable employment with competitive pay and a great benefits package to support our employees' well-being. Working with us means you'll have the chance to make a real difference in the community, bringing a sense of purpose, accomplishment, and pride as you serve the public!

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What are some of the perks of working for Andover?

• Vacation Leave - Vacation accrues each pay period (every 2 weeks). The amount accrued is based on years of service starting with 86 hours the first year. All regular, full-time City employees can take vacation after 6 months.

• Sick Leave - Employees accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.

• Injury Leave - An employee injured on the job, except in the case of substantiated gross negligence, is eligible to receive up to a total of forty (40) hours per injury of injury leave (not sick leave) with pay.

• Holidays - The City provides 11 paid holidays.

• Medical and Dental Insurance –The City covers at least 85% of the premiums of all plans. Vision hardware coverage is available as well.

• Retirement - The City participates in the Kansas Police and Fire (KP&F) Retirement Program for commissioned Police and Firefighters. All other employees who have completed their training period (at least six months) participate in the City’s Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) Plan. The employer’s contribution is 7% of gross compensation.

• Deferred Compensation - Should employees (non-police/fire) make elective contributions to a Public Employee Deferred Compensation (PEDC) Plan, the City will match those to a maximum of 3% of gross wages in addition to the 7% for the SEP plan.

• Tuition Reimbursement - The City pays up to $1,000/year for approved college education courses completed while employed.

• Wellness Program - A wellness program with regular health and wellness challenges and incentives is available to employees. Additionally, employees receive discounted memberships to the Greater Wichita area YMCAs.

• Disability and Life Insurance – Police and Firefighters receive long-term disability and life insurance through KP&F. Police and firefighters receive Short Term Disability Insurance through a group plan paid for by the City. All other employees’ short/long-term disability and life insurance plans are provided through a group plan paid for by the City.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential counseling services are available for employees and their families through EMPAC.

Park Maintenance Crew Lead

Andover, KS

Full Time

Mid Level

This is a working supervisor position and exists to provide maintenance support to city parks and commercial building facilities. The Maintenance Lead will supervise and evaluate the work of Park Maintenance Workers I, II and III assigned to their work unit. Tasks require working independently and as part of a team, and must be able to follow prescribed instructions, procedures, and policies. The employee is also required to complete other tasks as assigned, especially as they relate to special events or city festival preparations. This employee reports to the Parks & Recreation Manager.

Starting pay with no experience is $23.20 per hr
Pay is based on your prior relevant experience.
Experience credit is also given for honorable military service.

Essential Functions

Supervises and evaluates the work of Park Maintenance Workers I, II, and III, conveys best practices to staff.
Performs maintenance on city park grounds, facilities, the city trail network, and city tree inventory.
Performs routine mechanical maintenance on city equipment.
Mows grass and applies chemicals to support turf grass and weed management.
Assists with irrigation system maintenance.
Performs snow removal on city properties.
Performs custodial duties at outdoor restrooms, dog parks, and grounds.
Other related duties, such as the preparation of city facilities for private rentals and public events.

Position Requirements
Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Minimum two years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license, CDL preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of proper maintenance for motorized equipment.
Familiarity operating zero-turn mowers, weed eaters, tractors, UTVs, chainsaws.
Working knowledge of common hand tools and power tools.
Ability to supervise departmental employees.
The ability to follow and comprehend written and oral instructions.
Must be able to apply safe working habits.

**Additional consideration will be given to those with specialized training, certificates or licenses in one of the following areas: arborist, irrigation, pesticide application, electric, welding, turf/landscape management, small engine repair, building operator maintenance, or Class B CDL

Working Conditions
1. Heavy manual labor is required.
2. Extreme weather conditions and working with fuels and maintenance chemicals are factors in this position; frequent exposure to moving parts and machinery.
3. Accessing tight or cramped spaces and working at heights are occasionally encountered.
4. Personal protective equipment is frequently required.

Physical Requirements
The majority of the work involves physical labor and exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or equipment, possibly weighing 80 lbs. or more. Climbing in and out of ditches, bending, stooping, and/or shoveling as required; trimming trees, accessing light fixtures at heights, etc., frequently operates motorized equipment for extended periods of time. Regular and proper use of PPE is required.

BENEFITS
Vacation Leave — Available after the end of the training period. Vacation accrues each pay period (every 2 weeks) and the accrual rate is based on years of service.
Sick Leave - Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, no wait period.
Holidays - The City provides 11 paid holidays.
Medical and Dental Insurance – The City covers at least 85% of the premiums of all plans. Available 1^st of the month following the date of hire.
Retirement – After the training period, The City will contribute 7% of gross compensation into a 401a plan and will match up to 3% of employee contribution for a total of 10%.
YMCA Discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and Confidential
Tuition Reimbursement - While employed ($1,000 a year)
Life Insurance for employee and dependents - After 90 days paid by the City
Disability insurance for employees - After 90 days paid by the City

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Andover.

By submitting your application for any position with the City of Andover, you understand and agree to the following statements:

I attest that I will only provide true and complete information. No requested information will be concealed. If any information I provide is untrue, or if I conceal material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
If selected for employment with the City of Andover, I agree to participate in the appropriate examinations, determined by the position, which would include pre-employment drug screening, and could include physical examination, polygraph, psychological, and physical endurance examinations as well. These examinations will be paid for entirely by the City of Andover. Costs of transportation and time involved in completing the examinations are the responsibility of the applicant.
I authorize the City of Andover to contact references provided for employment reference checks.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Andover is an equal-opportunity employer. The City of Andover does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the City can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. The City of Andover will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify the City’s Director of Human Resources.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Drug-Free Workplace

The City of Andover is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. I understand that the City of Andover requires the successful completion of a urinalysis for drug testing purposes as a condition of employment. Completion of an application does not constitute an employment contract or an offer of employment.

At-Will Employment

Employment with the City of Andover is considered “at-will.” Consideration for employment has not established any obligation for the City of Andover to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either the City of Andover or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

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