Park Attendant

City of Auburn Hills • Auburn Hills, MI

11h

About The Position

Auburn Hills Parks offers a fun, upbeat and rewarding work environment focused on serving the community by caring for park properties, providing service to park visitors, and supporting events and programs. Parks staff are expected to provide outstanding visitor service while practicing the values of attentive service, diversity, excellence, fiscal responsibility, humility, and safety. The City is committed to high-quality, affordable programs for all ages and abilities.

The Park Attendant supervises events and functions at Hawk Woods Lodge, maintains the lodge and surrounding property, removes trash and litter, assists cabin renters, organizes and inventories supplies, and cleans the lodge and cabins after rentals. This is a permanent part-time position limited to 29 hours per week. Hours vary throughout the year based on rental volume, weather, and seasonal changes. Shifts range from approximately two hours for a cabin check-in to seven hours for a building supervisor shift. Parks are busiest in the afternoons, on weekends, and during warm-weather months.

The position pays $15.00–$17.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. Applicants are subject to a nicotine test as the final step of the hiring process. Applicants who test positive for nicotine from tobacco use may reapply after six months. The City of Auburn Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle license with an acceptable history.
• Ability to perform essential job duties such as park patrol and trash removal.
• Availability for a variety of shifts, days, and weekends.
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds, walk or stand for long periods, and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must complete a background check and other pre-employment screening as determined by the City.
• Applicants are subject to a nicotine test in the final step of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• Pay is determined in part by qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise events and functions at Hawk Woods Lodge.
• Maintain the lodge and surrounding property.
• Remove trash and litter.
• Handle renters of the cabins.
• Organize, inventory, and stock supplies.
• Clean the lodge and cabins after rentals.
• Provide outstanding service to park visitors while practicing the organization's stated values.

What This Job Offers

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