DPW Laborer – Parks & Grounds

City of Auburn Hills • Auburn Hills, MI

7h • $19 - $22

About The Position

The City of Auburn Hills is a distinguished leader in southeast Michigan, known not only for its high-technology parks but also for having world-renowned retail, entertainment, and manufacturing. Home to more than 26,000 residents, it also serves as Michigan's global business address, with international corporations from 32 countries, including many world and North American headquarters. Auburn Hills' residents enjoy the amenities of city and suburban living with parks, a revitalized downtown district, and a welcoming city complex with a library and community center. Additionally, the city has four colleges and universities, and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, one of the state's largest destination shopping centers, providing a variety of cultural, social and educational opportunities to residents, workers, and visitors. At Auburn Hills, we value attentive service, diversity, excellence, fiscal responsibility, humility, and safety. Our mission is to be stewards for the community through a connected, transparent and efficient government in hopes that we can cultivate the heart of a small town that operates with the excellence of a world class city. The purpose of the part-time Parks & Grounds Laborer position is to provide excellent park maintenance services to our municipal parks during the times of greatest demand. The highest demand is during the afternoons and evenings, leading up to dusk, and on weekends and holidays. This position is typically 29 hours per week with four (4) 6-hour shifts and one (1) shorter shift. The shifts will typically end at or near dusk. As seasonal daylight hours change, the shift end times will be adjusted accordingly. The Parks & Grounds Laborer will utilize manual labor, hand-tools, power tools, equipment and machinery to perform a variety of tasks to keep our parks clean and well-maintained. Additionally, the Park Maintenance Technician will interact with park visitors providing professional and courteous service, enforce park rules, and support the city's programs, activities and events. Some typical tasks for this position will include: Removal of trash, litter and debris Weeding, mowing, string-trimming and maintenance of turfgrass, ornamental beds, and other areas Service park restrooms, pavilions, gazebos, playgrounds, park equipment and facilities Moving, repairing and cleaning of picnic tables, benches, barbecue grills and other park amenities Performing trail maintenance such as cutting back foliage, grading, clearing obstacles, making repairs Baseball and athletic field maintenance such as mowing, dragging, painting and chalking lines Locking and unlocking gates, cabins and facilities Snow removal and salting of sidewalks during winter months Other duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and
• Combination of education and experience which would demonstrate ability to perform the work
• Computer skills sufficient to send and receive e-mail, make entries into computerized work order system from a mobile device, fill out electronic forms, and open/view attachments such as schedules, training bulletins, and other communication
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time
• Willingness to work outside in all types of weather.
• Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment, including appropriate computer skills.
• Ability to work safely
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other departments and the public
• Must possess proven integrity
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Removal of trash, litter and debris
• Weeding, mowing, string-trimming and maintenance of turfgrass, ornamental beds, and other areas
• Service park restrooms, pavilions, gazebos, playgrounds, park equipment and facilities
• Moving, repairing and cleaning of picnic tables, benches, barbecue grills and other park amenities
• Performing trail maintenance such as cutting back foliage, grading, clearing obstacles, making repairs
• Baseball and athletic field maintenance such as mowing, dragging, painting and chalking lines
• Locking and unlocking gates, cabins and facilities
• Snow removal and salting of sidewalks during winter months
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED