Playground Maintenance and Landscape Technician

City of Ann Arbor•Ann Arbor, MI

2d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal position is responsible for the upkeep and day to day maintenance of over 70 playgrounds surfaces (not equipment) from May through October. This position is required to drive to parks throughout the City on a daily basis and transport tools and work day equipment. Weeding, spreading woodchips, leading volunteer workdays related to playgrounds, park landscape, removal of invasive plants or other park beautification efforts including litter pick up. Develops and maintains landscaping and gardens on city parks. Manually remove invasive plant species, cut brush back, mulch, weed, and maintain landscaped areas. This position reports to the GIVE 365 volunteer and outreach program supervisors and provides support to the Adopt-a-Park program. This position also works closely with field operations staff in support of park maintenance efforts. When volunteer groups are available, this position will assist in selection of volunteer projects and lead volunteers in maintenance projects. Work is performed in accordance with established rules and regulations and written or verbal instruction from a supervisor. Operates hand and power tools and equipment. Picks up debris, leaves, removed brush and other compostable materials, spread woodchips. Repairs and paints shelters and signs; performs minor maintenance and service work on mechanical equipment. Maintains, organizes, and provides regular inventory of tools, supplies and safety equipment. Ideal candidate enjoys working outside and can work independently-- but also enjoys working with others; someone who takes pride and sees value in providing clean and maintained park spaces for the public. Comfortable to help lead volunteers and instruct others on landscape/weeding/painting skills and strategies. This position offers 40 hours of work a week with a schedule that includes independent, labor intensive tasks like weeding as well as time spent prepping and leading volunteer work days. Schedule can be flexible and planned one month in advance but will include weekend hours and occasional evening hours.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age
The incumbent must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as he/she may be required to drive a vehicle for local travel
Must have a valid drivers’ license or medical card upon hire
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse climatic conditions including hot and cold
Landscaping knowledge operating equipment as required in grounds keeping, semiskilled building maintenance work; or any equivalent combination for education and experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of common practices, procedures, materials and equipment used in maintaining landscaping and gardens
Invasive plant knowledge, familiar with native plants, ability to identify plants, experience maintaining landscaped areas
Knowledge of Integrative Pest Management strategies

Responsibilities

Upkeep and day to day maintenance of over 70 playgrounds surfaces (not equipment)
Drive to parks throughout the City on a daily basis and transport tools and work day equipment
Weeding, spreading woodchips
Leading volunteer workdays related to playgrounds, park landscape, removal of invasive plants or other park beautification efforts including litter pick up
Develops and maintains landscaping and gardens on city parks
Manually remove invasive plant species, cut brush back, mulch, weed, and maintain landscaped areas
Assist in selection of volunteer projects and lead volunteers in maintenance projects
Operates hand and power tools and equipment
Picks up debris, leaves, removed brush and other compostable materials, spread woodchips
Repairs and paints shelters and signs; performs minor maintenance and service work on mechanical equipment
Maintains, organizes, and provides regular inventory of tools, supplies and safety equipment