City Lead Beach Worker

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc.•Muskegon, MI

8d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks Lead Worker serves as the primary on-site coordinator for seasonal maintenance and operations at Drake Elliot Park. This role is a "working lead" position, responsible for supervising a crew of approximately 12 employees to ensure the highest standards of park cleanliness, safety, and visitor experience. The Lead Worker acts as a critical link between field staff and the Park Supervisor, ensuring daily goals are met with professional oversight.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 seasons in park maintenance, landscaping, or a related field. Prior experience in a leadership or "crew leader" capacity is highly preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent; coursework in outdoor recreation or environmental science is a plus.
Strong communication skills; ability to motivate a diverse team; proficiency in using mobile reporting or time-clock systems.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform manual labor for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Frequent operation of light utility vehicles (golf carts).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a leadership or "crew leader" capacity is highly preferred.
Coursework in outdoor recreation or environmental science is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the morning check-in/out process at Zone 5; assign daily tasks to crew members based on the Supervisor’s weekly goals.
Conduct regular inspections of beach areas, restrooms, and park grounds to ensure maintenance standards are met or exceeded.
Monitor crew performance and productivity in the field, providing immediate correction or guidance to ensure efficient operations.
Manage the use and basic daily maintenance of specialized equipment, including golf carts and beach maintenance tools.
Foster a professional and positive work environment to encourage the retention of high-quality seasonal employees.
Assist in the on-the-job training of new hires, helping them acclimate to departmental policies and safety standards.
Address minor staff or visitor issues on-site, escalating significant personnel or safety concerns to the Park Supervisor or Park Ranger as needed.
Maintain daily logs of completed work and report any equipment failures or facility damage immediately.
Assist the Park Supervisor in implementing a "clear vision" for the season, adapting to schedule changes (such as 4-10 shifts) while maintaining constant site coverage.
Support cost-saving initiatives, such as optimizing vehicle/equipment use and reducing unnecessary travel.