City of Gardner
Mike Gardner has been working as an Engineering Technician II at the City of Gardner since July 2006. Prior to this, Mike held positions at the City of Gardner and Johnson County, where Mike gained experience in construction inspection, surveying, equipment operation, and various other tasks related to road and bridge construction. Additionally, Mike has experience working at McAdam Construction as an Operator, Blaster, and Laborer, where Mike worked in a rock quarry and operated heavy equipment.
City of Gardner
Located on the southern edge of Johnson County, Gardner, Kansas, is growing at a faster rate than the county as a whole. More than 22,000 people have chosen Gardner as their home for its affordable housing, excellent schools, safety, a strong sense of community and high quality of life. Green space is also plentiful, with many miles of nearby lakes and parks. The City of Gardner is an award-winning organization whose employees focus on four main goals: 1. Increasing Gardner's housing market to accommodate our rapidly growing population, expanding and renovating existing businesses, and facilitating the opening of new ones. 2. Enhancing the quality of life for our citizens through programs and activities that promote safety, health and community involvement. 3. Delivering consistent quality service as we own and manage our municipal utilities as well as maintaining our infrastructure, including improving ADA accessibility. 4. Continuing best practices that have helped the city maintain a track record of fiscal responsibility based on sound financial planning and management. As an employer, the city also offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to eligible participants. In addition, we offer retirement savings plans, continual job training, tuition reimbursement, recognition programs, and an award-winning Employee Wellness Program.