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Employment Type
Part Time (20 to 29 hours with KPERS benefits)
Job Summary
YARD RESTORATION INSPECTOR
PART-TIME - Up to 29 hours per week
$19.75 to $21.89 per hour
Eligible for Paid Time Off and participation in KPERS
At the City of Olathe, Kansas, we’re "Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service," both for our residents and employees. It’s at the core of our Vision, Values, and Mission. It’s the basis for our organizational culture. We’re looking for employees who share our values of integrity, learning, customer service, and more. As one of the fastest growing cities in the region, we strive to find innovative, engaged employees who are excited to help shape the future of our great City.
Our Utility Maintenance Group services and maintains the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems to keep water flowing throughout the community.
The Yard Restoration Inspector works with property owners to make sure their yard and property are returned to the best state possible after maintenance work has been done.
If you have an eye for detail, like variety in your work, and want to work part-time, this position may be for you.
If offered this position, you must complete a post-offer background check, driving record review, drug screen and physical.
This is a part-time position, up to 29 hours per week; flexible schedule between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Keywords: Part-time, part time, Landscape, Quality Control, QC, Inspection
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
- Coordinate with Team Supervisors to develop and maintain a list of areas requiring yard restoration.
- Meet with yard restoration contractors on-site to determine required yard repairs and restoration.
- Communicate with home owners and property owners on yard restoration status.
- Conduct inspection of completed yard restoration to assure compliance with city standard, completeness and adherence to price agreements.
- Coordinate follow up repairs as necessary.
- Ensure invoice accuracy and coordinate payment with city administrative staff.
- Perform duties and responsibilities as required.
Experience & Qualification Guidelines:
Experience: Previous landscaping, grounds keeping, lawn care and/or project inspections experience preferred.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of: Olathe Streets preferred.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license with a favorable driving record.
Environmental and Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to work both inside and outside in a variety of weather conditions. You may be exposed to sun, wind, rain, snow, etc. You may be exposed to dust, pollen, grass, mud, or other allergens. You may drive from site-to-site multiple times in one day. Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, may climb or descend slopes. Must be able to visually inspect work performed by contractors. This position requires you to communicate with other employees, outside contractors, and the general public verbally in-person or over the phone and in writing by email.
