Seasonal Worker - Grounds

City of Littleton•Waterford Township, MI

1d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Littleton is seeking energetic individuals who enjoy working outdoors to join our Grounds crew as a Seasonal Worker for Summer 2026. This is a great way to get to know our Littleton team and make connections for future opportunities. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors and has an interest in trees and park environments. About the City of Littleton This is a great way to get to know the Littleton team and make connections for future opportunities. The City of Littleton is a vibrant community consistently recognized as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top destination for families. Discover some of the remarkable things Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. With its historic and lively downtown, diverse shopping and dining options, and an extensive network of parks and trails, Littleton boasts a prime location just south of Denver and a short drive to the majestic Rocky Mountains and Colorado ski country. This position is not eligible for benefits other than sick leave. For more details, please refer to the 2026 Benefit Guide. The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent, and its strategies include hiring at market pay and creating career development opportunities. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton. Starting pay at or near $22.00 per hour This seasonal position is non-exempt per FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 6 AM – 3:30 PM with every other Friday off. Some occasional weekend hours may be required. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified or the position is filled, but preference will be given to complete applications received Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Requires a valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, drug screen and physical.
Basic knowledge of the operation and maintenance to safely operate the following power equipment and vehicles: riding lawn mowers, walk behind mowers, pickup truck with utility trailers and string trimmers.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work which involves lifting and handling objects frequently which weigh up to 80 pounds from ground to waist height; ability to walk for 3-8 hours per day; ability to frequently handle miscellaneous maintenance equipment and grass clippings weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally pushing riding mowers.
Requires ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, feel, talk; hear voices, equipment engines, approaching traffic; possess near and far visual acuity, depth perception, and color vision to perform essential functions of the position.
Basic knowledge to safely operate the following equipment and vehicles: pickup truck with mounted water tank, dump truck with hydraulic bed; hand shovels, backpack weed sprayer, rototiller, rakes, pickaxes.
Ability to operate tree chipper and gasoline engine powered chain saw following instruction and on-the-job training.
Basic knowledge of or the ability to learn the principles of landscape, landscape construction and maintenance; tree and shrub planting, watering, care, and pruning.
Basic knowledge of flower planting and care, weed identification and control, soil preparation, and fertilization.
Ability to perform work safely in close proximity to vehicle traffic.
Basic knowledge of traffic safety precautions.
Ability to understand verbal information and instruction.

Nice To Haves

Irrigation experience
Forestry and horticulture knowledge

Responsibilities

Maintains planted and landscaped outdoor areas of City-owned properties in a healthy and attractive condition including mowing, weeding, planting, removing litter, aerating, fertilizing and other related duties.
May assist our Forestry team with seasonal tree care including planting/transplanting, trimming, pruning, watering, fertilizing, tree removal, and stump grinding.
Performs other assignments and projects as required.