Grahams Island State Park Seasonal Park Groundskeeper

North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated parks maintenance team member to care for facilities, grounds, and common outdoor spaces.

You will mow, trim, weed, and keep trails clean while assisting with light repairs and events. This role requires physical stamina, reliability, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Join Team ND and help ensure safe, welcoming spaces for visitors while learning practical skills and teamwork in a public outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in outdoor work and willingness to perform physical tasks in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible work habits.
• 16+ years of age.
• Ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of park facilities and grounds.
• Mow lawns, trim vegetation, and maintain landscaped areas.
• Maintain park trails and remove debris.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables.
• Assist with minor repairs to buildings, fences, signs, and equipment.
• Operate and maintain hand tools and groundskeeping equipment.
• Set up and take down signage and equipment for events.
• Monitor grounds for safety hazards and report issues.
• Support staff during emergencies, events, or high-traffic periods.
• Interact courteously with visitors and provide basic information.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Reliability

Punctuality

Outdoor work interest

Job description

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of park facilities and grounds, including restrooms, picnic areas, shelters, campgrounds, trails, and common outdoor spaces
• Mow lawns; trim, rake, weed, and clear vegetation; and maintain landscaped areas such as flower beds
• Maintain park trails by clearing debris, trimming vegetation, and completing light repairs
• Collect and properly dispose of trash and recyclables throughout the park to keep areas clean and presentable
• Assist with minor repairs to buildings, fences, signs, and park equipment
• Operate and maintain hand tools and groundskeeping equipment, such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and utility vehicles, following safety procedures
• Set up and take down signage, barricades, and equipment for events or seasonal needs
• Monitor park grounds for safety hazards and report issues to supervisors
• Support other park staff during emergencies, special events, or high-traffic periods
• Interact courteously and respectfully with park visitors and provide basic information when needed

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on work experience promoting responsible park use
• Opportunity to build teamwork, responsibility, and job skills
• Experience working in a public-facing, outdoor environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Interest in outdoor work and willingness to perform physical tasks in varying weather conditions
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible work habits
• 16+ years of age
• Ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts.

About Team ND

“Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” - Theodore Roosevelt

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Please Note

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. North Dakota Parks and Recreation do not provide sponsorship of any kind.
• A background check and criminal investigation are required for this position.

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.