CDL Parks & Grounds Technician

City of Lansing, Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker 500 to maintain public parks, landscapes, playground equipment, athletic fields, swimming pools, and ice rinks in a safety‑minded team. Outdoor duties include maintenance, lifting heavy loads, and occasional spraying under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, 3 years in parks maintenance, a valid CDL Group A with Air Brakes, and will obtain a pesticide license within a year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years' parks maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid CDL Group A with Air Brakes required.
• Must obtain Pesticide Applicator License (3A/3B) within one year.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of preventative maintenance and repairs for the Parks Department.
• Lifts and hauls tools and loads weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and 95 pounds on occasion.
• Provides written and verbal guidance to Seasonal Laborers on tasks assigned by supervision.
• Makes estimates on time and materials needed for projects and communicates to supervision.
• Operates trucks, tractors and equipment with manual shifting patterns requiring coordination.
• May spray herbicides and pesticides under supervision using spraying devices or handheld equipment.
• May assist with cemetery operation and tasks as directed.

Skills

CDL Group A with Air Brakes

Lifting/Manual Handling

Pesticide Licensing (3A/3B) within 1yr

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker 500 to maintain public parks, landscapes, playground equipment, athletic fields, swimming pools, and ice rinks in a safety‑minded team. Outdoor duties include maintenance, lifting heavy loads, and occasional spraying under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, 3 years in parks maintenance, a valid CDL Group A with Air Brakes, and will obtain a pesticide license within a year.