DPW Laborer – Parks & Grounds

Auburn Hills; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Auburn Hills is seeking a part-time Parks & Grounds Laborer to perform park maintenance, including trash removal, mowing, restroom service and facility upkeep, with shifts in the afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.

The role emphasizes customer service to park visitors and adherence to park rules. Candidates should be able to work outside in all weather, be at least a high school graduate or GED holder, and possess basic computer skills for forms and email.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to work outside in all types of weather.
• Computer skills to send emails and submit forms.
• Ability to work safely and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Removal of trash, litter and debris
• Weeding, mowing, string-trimming and turf maintenance
• Service park restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds and equipment
• Moving, repairing and cleaning park amenities
• Snow removal and salting of sidewalks in winter

Skills

Manual labor

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Part-time Laborer - Parks and Grounds

Company Overview: The City of Auburn Hills is a distinguished leader in southeast Michigan, known not only for its high-technology parks but also for having world-renowned retail, entertainment, and manufacturing. Home to more than 26,000 residents, it also serves as Michigan's global business address, with international corporations from 32 countries, including many world and North American headquarters. Auburn Hills' residents enjoy the amenities of city and suburban living with parks, a revitalized downtown district, and a welcoming city complex with a library and community center. Additionally, the city has four colleges and universities, and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, one of the state's largest destination shopping centers, providing a variety of cultural, social and educational opportunities to residents, workers, and visitors.

At Auburn Hills, we value attentive service, diversity, excellence, fiscal responsibility, humility, and safety. Our mission is to be stewards for the community through a connected, transparent and efficient government in hopes that we can cultivate the heart of a small town that operates with the excellence of a world class city.

General Purpose

The purpose of the part-time Parks & Grounds Laborer position is to provide excellent park maintenance services to our municipal parks during the times of greatest demand. The highest demand is during the afternoons and evenings, leading up to dusk, and on weekends and holidays. This position is typically 29 hours per week with four (4) 6-hour shifts and one (1) shorter shift. The shifts will typically end at or near dusk. As seasonal daylight hours change, the shift end times will be adjusted accordingly.

The Parks & Grounds Laborer will utilize manual labor, hand-tools, power tools, equipment and machinery to perform a variety of tasks to keep our parks clean and well-maintained. Additionally, the Park Maintenance Technician will interact with park visitors providing professional and courteous service, enforce park rules, and support the city's programs, activities and events. Some typical tasks for this position will include:

• Removal of trash, litter and debris
• Weeding, mowing, string-trimming and maintenance of turfgrass, ornamental beds, and other areas
• Service park restrooms, pavilions, gazebos, playgrounds, park equipment and facilities
• Moving, repairing and cleaning of picnic tables, benches, barbecue grills and other park amenities
• Performing trail maintenance such as cutting back foliage, grading, clearing obstacles, making repairs
• Baseball and athletic field maintenance such as mowing, dragging, painting and chalking lines
• Locking and unlocking gates, cabins and facilities
• Snow removal and salting of sidewalks during winter months
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Permanent part-time.

1. Must be able to work a 7:00am to 1:00pm shift five (5) days per week.
2. Must be available up to 29 hours per week.
3. Must be flexible to work a combination of weekday shifts, which may run 3:00pm to 9:00pm and weekend shifts taking place between the 7:00am to 9:00pm timeframe (afternoon shifts will vary depending on seasonal daylight hours)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and
2. Combination of education and experience which would demonstrate ability to perform the work
3. Computer skills sufficient to send and receive e-mail, make entries into computerized work order system from a mobile device, fill out electronic forms, and open/view attachments such as schedules, training bulletins, and other communication
4. Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time; Willingness to work outside in all types of weather.
5. Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment, including appropriate computer skills.
6. Ability to work safely; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other departments and the public; Must possess proven integrity; Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Pay Rate

$19.00 - $21.00 per hour depending on qualifications.

Questions regarding the position should be referred to the Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail]. In an effort to improve the overall health of our workforce, the City of Auburn Hills adopted a policy against hiring tobacco users. All applicants are subject to a nicotine test in the final step of the hiring process. Those who test positive for nicotine from tobacco use may reapply for employment after six months. The City of Auburn Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).