Park Attendant

City of Auburn Hills; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Auburn Hills seeks a part-time Park Attendant to supervise events at Hawk Woods Lodge, maintain the lodge and surrounding grounds, and assist with rentals. The role emphasizes safety, service, and keeping facilities clean for visitors.

The position offers varied shifts (up to 29 hours per week), outdoor work in changing weather, and a pay range of $15.00–$17.00 per hour. Applicants must be 18+, hold a valid driver’s license, and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and graduate from high school or GED equivalent.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle license with acceptable history.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job such as park patrol and trash removal.
• Availability that includes a variety of shifts, days, and weekends.
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds, walk or stand for long periods of time and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Background check and other pre-employment screening as determined by the City.

Responsibilities

• Supervise events and functions in Hawk Woods Lodge.
• Maintain the lodge and surrounding property.
• Remove trash and litter.
• Handle renters of the cabins, organize inventory and stocking of supplies, clean the lodge and cabins after rentals.

Skills

18+ years

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Shift flexibility

Background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Overview

Auburn Hills Parks offers a fun, upbeat and rewarding work environment where we dedicate ourselves to serving our community by taking care of our wonderful park properties, providing great service to our park visitors, and supporting a wide variety of events and program.

Parks staff is expected to provide outstanding service to our park visitors by practicing the values of attentive service, diversity, excellence, fiscal responsibility, humility and safety. Auburn Hills is committed to providing high quality, affordable programs for all ages and abilities.

General Purpose

Supervise events and functions in Hawk Woods Lodge, maintain the lodge and surrounding property, remove trash and litter, handle renters of the cabins, organizing, inventory and stocking of supplies, cleaning the lodge and cabins after rentals.

Schedule

Permanent Part-Time (limited to 29 hours per week). The hours and times for this position vary greatly throughout the year depending on volume of rentals, weather and seasonal changes. Shift lengths vary depending on assignments and can range from 2 hours for a simple cabin check-in to 7 hours for a building supervisor shift. Our parks are busiest in the afternoons, on weekends and during the warm weather months. conditions).

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and graduation form a high school or GED equivalent
• Possess a valid motor vehicle license with acceptable history
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job such as park patrol & trash removal
• Availability that includes a variety of shifts, days, and weekends
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds, walk or stand for long periods of time and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Background check and other pre-employment screening as determined by the City

Pay Rate

$15.00 - $17.00 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).