(Part-Time) Park Maintenance Worker

Huron-Clinton Metroparks • White Lake Charter Township, MI

13d • $14 - $16

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Work activities in this position primarily involve the maintenance of park grounds.

TYPICAL DUTIES: Employees in this classification will perform one or more of the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employee shall perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and maintains an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to operate dump truck, garbage truck, tractor, push mower, weed whip, and cushman.
• Ability to load, unload and move materials between work locations.
• Ability to traverse sandy, marshy or wooded areas with even or uneven terrain.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work varied hours depending upon park demands.
• Ability to get along with co-workers, supervisors, and park visitors.
• May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.
• Ability to perform essential duties.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to apply knowledge of materials, tools, practices and methods of grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plants and cares for trees, shrubs and turf areas.
• Empties trash barrels.
• Cleans picnic areas, restrooms and roadsides.
• Picks up litter using a prod, by hand or machine.
• Operates push mower and weed whip to maintain lawn areas.
• Operates cushman.
• Operates 1 ton dump truck for park maintenance.
• Operates irrigation system where applicable.
• Operates tractor as necessary for park maintenance.
• Operates various mowers as required to maintain lawns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees