(Part-Time) Park Maintenance Worker

Huron-Clinton Metroparks • Dexter, MI

3d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Work activities in this position primarily involve the maintenance of park grounds.

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.
• Mau be requires 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.
• Operates garbage truck for waste management maintenance.
• May be a crew leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed