Laborer (seasonal/temporary)-Parks

Wayne County Government; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Government seeks a seasonal Laborer in Parks to maintain and landscape property using various tools and equipment. This role involves tasks such as mowing, planting, and litter collection, providing a great opportunity to contribute to community spaces. Applicants should have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Michigan driver's license required.
• Safe and acceptable driving record with less than 7 points.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping tasks including mowing, trimming, and planting.
• Operate powered equipment such as mowers and snow blowers.
• Maintain grounds through litter removal and watering.

Skills

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Purpose/Description:

The Laborer (Seasonal)-in Parks will landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: mowing, trimming, planting, digging, raking, litter picking, janitorial and misc. related duties.

Required Knowledge:

• Public Safety and Security Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, county safety operations for the protection of people and institutions.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and janitorial supplies.

Required Tasks:

• Gather and remove litter.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Operating vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, snow blowers, electric clippers, or pruning saws.
• Water lawns, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, or pruners.
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.
• Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs.
• Apply mulch for protection using gardening tools.
• Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
• Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
• Decorate gardens with stones or plants.

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience Requirements:

• Must have a valid State of Michigan driver's license or valid State license of applicant residence with a safe and acceptable driving record. Proof of driving record required. Less than 7 points.