Laborer - Parks (Full-Time)

Canton Township • Canton, MI

5d • $25 - $34

About The Position

This is manual labor work in a variety of parks operations and grounds maintenance. An employee in this classification may perform a variety of structural and grounds maintenance work at Township parks and properties. Duties and responsibilities include general grounds cleaning, installing, and repairing park structures and equipment, and performing a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of the division. Work is normally performed under direct supervision; however, routine or repetitive tasks may be performed without supervision once they are learned.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of hand and power tools and ability to use those tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to do continuous bending and lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate a tractor, power mower and other power equipment.
• Ability to drive a van or truck.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish good working relationships with the public and other employees.
• Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent; or any combination of experience and training which will provide the minimum qualifications.
• Must possess a current, valid Michigan Drivers License with a driving history that does not create liability concerns; which includes, but not limited to, convictions for reckless driving, careless driving, suspended license, or convictions involving drinking and impaired driving.
• Possession of Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Group B with Endorsement N, or temporary Group B with Endorsement N from the State of Michigan at the time of job offer.
• Must successfully pass the road test for the Group B, at applicant's own expense, within 180 days after employment with Canton Township.

Nice To Haves

• Playground Maintenance experience
• Athletic Field Maintenance experience
• Irrigation Repair
• Snow removal experience

Responsibilities

• Operates a power mower, truck, tractor, chain saws, rototillers, aerators, hedgers, spreaders, edgers, air compressors, power lifts, and other equipment.
• Assists in the grounds maintenance of township owned parks and facilities.
• Performs routine manual labor such as digging holes; shoveling snow; salting parking lots and sidewalks; and loading trucks.
• Performs general grounds keeping duties.
• Assist with set up of special events using power equipment.
• Provide playground equipment and grounds maintenance.
• Maintains positive relations with the community and public.
• Establishes effective working relationships with Township staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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