Grounds Maintenance Specialist

City of West Des Moines

Government-Civil Service | Full Time | Onsite | West Des Moines

Posted: 12/11/25

Job Description

The City of West Des Moines Public Services Department is seeking a full-time Grounds Maintenance Specialist to develop, maintain, and protect City parks and open spaces, trails, recreation facilities, cemeteries, municipal building grounds and public parking lots, street medians, aquatics facilities and water features, Valley Junction business district, and park equipment and assets. This position will operate light and heavy equipment and perform manual labor, semi-skilled, and skilled work tasks. Duties include mowing, snow removal, playground inspections, tree maintenance, etc.

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Deadline to Apply 1/2/26

Address

4200 Mills Civic Parkway

Education

Requires high school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of 12 months of related work experience (i.e. laboring work including the use of tools and light equipment common to general construction, maintenance and repair work); ability to obtain an Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment; ability to obtain pesticide certification (3OT) within 6 months of employment; ability to obtain Playground Safety Inspector Certification within 12 months of employment; a good driving record; and the ability to operate equipment such as end loaders, dump trucks, snow plows, etc.

Travel Required

Resume Required

Contact Person

Human Resources

Deadline to Apply 1/2/26

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