DPW Laborer – Parks & Grounds
About The Position
The City of Auburn Hills is hiring a permanent part-time Parks & Grounds Laborer to provide park maintenance services during periods of greatest demand. The position typically works 29 hours per week across four six-hour shifts and one shorter shift. Shifts generally end at or near dusk, with end times adjusted as seasonal daylight changes. Work is targeted to afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The laborer uses manual labor, hand tools, power tools, equipment, and machinery to keep municipal parks clean and well-maintained. The role also involves interacting with visitors, providing professional and courteous service, enforcing park rules, and supporting city programs, activities, and events.
Requirements
- Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods.
- Willingness to work outside in all types of weather.
- Computer skills sufficient to send and receive email, enter information into a computerized work-order system from a mobile device, complete electronic forms, and open or view attachments.
- Ability to work safely.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
- Proven integrity.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Must be available to work up to 29 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation or GED equivalent.
- A combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the work.
- Skill in operating some of the listed tools and equipment, including appropriate computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Remove trash, litter, and debris.
- Weed, mow, string-trim, and maintain turfgrass, ornamental beds, and other areas.
- Service park restrooms, pavilions, gazebos, playgrounds, park equipment, and facilities.
- Move, repair, and clean picnic tables, benches, barbecue grills, and other park amenities.
- Maintain trails by cutting back foliage, grading, clearing obstacles, and making repairs.
- Maintain baseball and athletic fields, including mowing, dragging, painting, and chalking lines.
- Lock and unlock gates, cabins, and facilities.
- Remove snow and salt sidewalks during winter months.
- Interact with park visitors, provide professional and courteous service, enforce park rules, and support city programs, activities, and events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
