Full-time Job Openings

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER

General Definition of Work

Performs work maintaining and repairing all internal and external parks facilities and grounds, operating equipment to landscape, maintaining playground equipment, clearing park facilities, and related work as apparent or assigned. 

Work is performed under the supervision of the Parks and Facilities Maintenance Manager.

Essential Functions

• Clean, preps, and maintains athletic fields and maintains courts, replaces lights, paints lines and installs nets when needed on courts. 
• Perform a variety of grounds keeping tasks, including mowing ballfields, and edging lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, picking up trash and debris, applying fertilizers and herbicides, and planting flowers.
• Prepare rooms and facilities for scheduled activities and functions, including but not limited to meeting rooms, basketball courts, sports fields, etc.
• Participates in the upkeep of indoor and outdoor pool, public parks, parkways, buildings, grounds, and other landscaped areas.
• Maintains playground equipment, inspects, and repairs playground equipment, ensures the area is properly mulched and safe for use, assists with the assembly of playgrounds and similar projects as assigned. 
• Cleans buildings and facilities, landscape areas, playground equipment, bleachers, picnic tables and shade structures.
• Empties refuse containers.
• Cleans stocks restrooms products at park facilities. 
• Reports any facility problems, vandalism to supervisor. 
• Remove snow and ice from entrances of assigned areas by shoveling or plowing, apply salt as necessary. 
• Must be courteous and helpful to customers, staff and public. 
• Performs additional duties as required.
• Follow city and department policies, procedures, and safety rules.

Minimum Qualifications

RECREATION COORDINATOR

General Definition of Work

Performs work supervising staff, planning daily activities for the various recreation and youth programs, ensuring safety protocols and rules are being followed, enrolling participants into programs, assisting in budget preparation and maintenance, and related work as apparent or assigned. 

Work is performed under the supervision of the Recreation Fitness Manager. 

Supervision exercised over assigned staff.

Essential Functions

• Plans and supervises recreation and youth programs and seasonal staff; schedules the use of facilities for programs and ensures their safe usage; ensures adequate supervision and oversight of programs; orders equipment, supplies, and other items for programs.
• Recruit, hire, schedule, evaluate, train, direct, and discipline assigned staff.  Maintains high visibility and remains accessible to the public.
• Greets visitors; answers telephone and emails; receives inquiries, complaints, and service requests and resolves them within the framework of established policies and procedures or forwards them to the appropriate party for disposition; assists participants with the completion of standardized forms or documents; maintains records and files.
• Promotes all youth programming, including oversight of the registration process and the marketing of programs; creates professional printed materials, including flyers and brochures; displays and distributes program signs and flyers; sends direct mail and e-mail with program information to current and past program participants.
• Responsible for summer day camp, special events, and general recreation programs on evenings and weekends. 
• Monitors the day-to-day operations of programs and events, including making site visits, handling and resolving complaints, and ensuring that programs and events have required materials and supplies. 
• Ensures the safety and well-being of all program participants; observes patron and coach participation during programs to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and rules.
• Ensures the timely payment of programs; ensures accurate payments are processed.
• Assists in preparing and developing program budgets.
• Facility coordination and program development.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED and one to three years of experience with customer service and program development in a recreation environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Pay ranges from $18.36 per hour up to $25.70 per hour, plus a generous benefit package.  

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Five weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) - accrued throughout the year.
• Life insurance ($50,000) paid by the city.
• Long-term disability 
• Deferred compensation plan - not matched by the city.
• Cafeteria plan - health care reimbursement; dependent care reimbursement; premium savings
• Free membership to the Harrisonville Community Center for the employee & discounted rates for family members
• Longevity pay - starting at 10 years of service.
• Bi-weekly pay periods
• Performance reviews with possible salary increases given after a six-month introductory period, then annually from that introductory completion date.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the city. 
  • Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org) 
• Click here to apply.

  This position is open until filled. 

  The City of Harrisonville is an equal-opportunity employer.

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FIREFIGHTER/EMT

General Definition of Work

Performs work responding to calls for service, ensuring the safety of crew members and patients, assisting citizens with medical needs, operating assigned vehicles and equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. 

Work is performed under the supervision of the Captain. 

Essential Functions

• Responds to emergency calls for medical and technical fire rescue emergencies; provides emergency medical attention alongside a paramedic according to national and state standards. 
• Responds to non-emergent requests for medical and nonmedical assistance as needed.
• Drives assigned vehicles and operates various equipment.
• Maintains all equipment and the station at high levels of functionality through maintenance, cleaning, and performing minor repairs.
• Trains on fire and medical scenarios.
• Ensures safety of others at all times; assesses the scene; recognizes hazardous or potential threats before and upon arrival.
• Maintains and fosters a strong relationship between the community and first responders by varying forms of community outreach programs.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and less than one year of experience and possession of the minimum certifications required to be hired or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Special Qualifications

• Possession of Firefighter 1 and 2 Certifications from the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) upon hire.
• Possession of Emergency Medical Technician - Basic License in the State of Missouri and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) upon hire.
• Possession of Hazmat Operations and Awareness Certifications from the Missouri DPS upon hire.
• May require possession of, or ability to obtain, specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.
• A valid driver’s license in the State of Missouri.

Pay range from $15.62 per hour up to $21.12 per hour, plus a generous benefit package.  

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Five weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) - accrued throughout the year.
• Life insurance ($50,000) paid by the city.
• Long-term disability 
• Deferred compensation plan - not matched by the city.
• Cafeteria plan - health care reimbursement; dependent care reimbursement; premium savings
• Free membership to the Harrisonville Community Center for the employee & discounted rates for family members
• Longevity pay - starting at 10 years of service.
• Bi-weekly pay periods
• Performance reviews with possible salary increases given after a six-month introductory period, then annually from that introductory completion date.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the city. 
  • Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org) 
• Click here to apply.

  This position is open until filled. 

  The City of Harrisonville is an equal-opportunity employer.

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POLICE OFFICER

General Definition of Work

Performs work patrolling the city, responding to calls for service to reduce crime and to enforce all local, state and federal laws and ordinances, investigating criminal disturbances and traffic stops, increasing community safety, preparing reports, maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. 

Work is performed under the direction of the Police Lieutenant.

Essential Functions

• Patrols the City and maintains law and order by responding to 911 calls, calls for service, crime scenes, medical emergencies, in-progress crimes, and motor vehicle accidents.
• Investigates criminal disturbances and conducts traffic stops; follows up on cases as needed.
• Collects and processes physical evidence from crime scenes; labels and books evidence; prepares technical reports for use in court; testifies in court as required.
• Attends on-going training; maintains certifications.
• Maintains records and files.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is required and less than one year of experience and possession of the minimum certifications are required upon hire or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications

• Completion of Missouri’s Peace Officer Standards and Training Program (POST) upon hire.
• Possession of Firearms Certification through the MO State Highway Patrol upon hire.
• Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.
• May require possession of, or ability to obtain, specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.
• A valid driver's license in the State of Missouri.

Pay range from $22.87 per hour up to $30.95 per hour, plus a generous benefit package.  

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Five weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) - accrued throughout the year.
• Life insurance ($50,000) paid by the city.
• Long-term disability 
• Deferred compensation plan - not matched by the city.
• Cafeteria plan - health care reimbursement; dependent care reimbursement; premium savings
• Free membership to the Harrisonville Community Center for the employee & discounted rates for family members
• Longevity pay - starting at 10 years of service.
• Bi-weekly pay periods
• Performance reviews with possible salary increases given after a six-month introductory period, then annually from that introductory completion date.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the city. 
  • Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org) 
• Click here to apply.

  This position is open until filled. 

  The City of Harrisonville is an equal-opportunity employer.

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FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY: Harrisonville, Missouri is a 4th class city located 30 miles south of Kansas City, Missouri with a population of approximately 10,000. Harrisonville Emergency Services is a department with up-to-date equipment with state-of-the-art EMS equipment. Currently employee’s 21 full time personnel including command staff that performs the challenging work of emergency medical care, fire suppression, fire prevention and rescue. The fire department operates a 24 hour Modified Berkley Schedule. The department operates one ALS engine, and two fully staffed ALS ambulances from one station.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to emergency situations and incident to suppress fires, affect rescues/extrications, participated in searches, mitigate hazardous materials and perform other duties as assigned and capable.

• Operate firefighting tools, aerial equipment, emergency medical equipment, extrication and rescue equipment and a variety of related tools and vehicles.

• Provide basic and advanced life support and emergency medical care.

• Participates in on-going technical and physical training to maintain certifications.

• Cleans and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to department facilities.

• Participates in fire prevention and safety education/promotional events. Conducts station tours and gives presentations and demonstrates the use of the fire suppression and safety equipment.

• Assists in documenting incident and provides incident information to appropriate agencies and supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The city will send selected individuals to Firefighter I & II Training if necessary.

Required Qualifications:

•Possession of a valid state driver’s license

•High school diploma or equivalent.

•Paramedic Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational/technical training in firefighting and emergency medical treatment with two years of firefighting and paramedic experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Possession of EMT-P certification, Firefighter I & II, hazardous materials operation, advanced life support, and basic life support certifications (ACLS, PALS, BTLS, CPR-Health Care Provider).

Starting pay ranges from $51,583.70 to $69,800.

 Benefit package includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, Missouri LAGERs pension, discounted membership to the City’s Community Center, tuition assistance program, and employee wellness program.

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume, salary requirements and copy of certifications to one of the following:

• FAX: (816)-380-5630

• Apply in Person: Harrisonville Emergency Services, 903 S. Commercial St, Harrisonville, MO 64701

• Or online at www.harrisonville.com

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The City of Harrisonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

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Part-time Job Openings

LIFEGUARDS - MID-DAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING  IN-DOOR POOL

Mid-Day (12pm to close) 

General Definition of Work

Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of the aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.  You must be safety-minded and customer service oriented.  You will work in a fast-paced environment and will help to monitor the pool deck and maintain safety on water slides. 

Work is performed under the supervision of the Aquatics Facilities Manager

Essential Functions

• Opening and closing the pool each day according to scheduled hours. 
• Supervises swimming activities at the indoor pool and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed. 
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies. 
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary. 
• Evaluate conditions for safety and initiate aquatics emergency action plan as required. 
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
• Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and adds chemicals to pool water as directed. 
• Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.
• Must be courteous and helpful to customers, staff, and public. 
• Performs additional duties as required.
• Follow city and department policies and procedures. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.  
• 6 months to 1-year of experience
• Must be available for weekends, and some holidays.
• Applicants must be 16 years of age. 
• Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

Special Qualifications

• Obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications from an approved organization within six months of hire.
• Certified Lifeguard training certificate. 

Starting pay is $13.00 per hour.

• Click here to apply.

  This position is open until filled. 

  The City of Harrisonville is an equal opportunity employer.

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The City of Harrisonville is currently taking applications for the position of Before and After School Fit Kids Counselor. 

We are looking for applicants that will have the flexibility to work; Morning Shift from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; Evening Shift from 3 p.m./4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This position is weekly, Monday through Friday. 

Job Description: Assists the Recreation Coordinator & Camp Coordinator with youth program supervision. Staff will be expected to monitor youth programming at all times to ensure their safety; provide necessary instructions to implement activities; provide a friendly, caring environment; record any incidents/accidents as needed; provide exceptional customer service to all patrons of the facilities - especially parents of the children; set up and clean up all activities in various locations; provide age appropriate support and guidance to children at all times; incorporate and enforce all Harrisonville Community Center policies, rules, and regulations. 

Applicants must be 16 years of age. 

First Aid/CPR certification is preferred, but not required. 

Hiring preference will be given to candidates that have prior experience with children and a flexible schedule. 

Starting pay is $12.00 per hour. 

Click here to apply.

For more information, call (816) 380-8980.

The City of Harrisonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

FRONT DESK/TOT-WATCH ATTENDANT 

(Must be able to work HCC opening shift starting weekdays at 4:50 a.m.; Sat. at 6:50 a.m. & Sun. at 9:50 a.m.)

Staff will provide customer service to all members and guests at the Harrisonville Community Center; oversee check in of members; assist in operation of photo ID computer to produce and distribute badges; operate cash register; register clients for memberships, classes & programs; answer and transfer phone calls; assist with the upkeep of the front desk as well as the upkeep of the fitness floor.

Must enjoy working with children and be willing to rotate between the front desk and tot-watch.

Position is limited to 25 hours per week at a rate of $12.00 per hour. Hours of operation are M-Thurs. 5:00 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri. 5:00 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Must be 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license to be eligible to work at the Front Desk. Preference will be given to those individuals with computer experience.

Click here to apply.

For more information, call (816) 380-8980.

The City of Harrisonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

Application Forms

Online Employment Application 

PDF Employment Application (PDF)

The City of Harrisonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).