Parks Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

Sandy City; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandy City is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) in the Sandy, UT area. The role reviews applications while open; starts at $17.44/hour, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No experience required and position runs through November.

Supervision by Parks Division Head and Crew Leaders. Field work outdoors with variable conditions. Applicants should be at least 15 years old with a Learner's Permit or Utah Driver's License and basic knowledge of maintenance

Qualifications

• OSHA safety standards knowledge.
• General construction and turf life understanding.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, construction, and risk management tasks for parks, sites, and facilities.
• Maintain irrigation systems and athletic fields; support city events.
• Operate light and heavy equipment as required and under supervision.

Skills

OSHA safety

Park/field maintenance

Tools and equipment handling

Communication with public

Job description

Parks Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) needed for the Sandy, UT area.

• CLOSING DATE:** Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on August 11, 2026. Position may close at any time after this date. Applications will continue to be accepted as long as the position remains open on the website.
• STARTING SALARY:** $17.44/Hour
• STATUS:** Seasonal (non-benefitted, less than 6 months); Position available through November, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. No experience required.
• DEPARTMENT:** Parks & Recreation
• SUMMARY:** Under the close supervision of the Parks Division Head, Parks Supervisor and/or Crew Leaders, performs skilled work pertaining to risk management, maintenance and construction of city parks, streetscapes, sites, cemetery, Parks and Recreation facilities, City Special Events irrigation systems, and/or athletic fields. Adhere to all the various written mandatory standards of operations, policies, and procedures.
• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:** Some related work experience preferred, but not required. Must be at least 15 years old to apply, as this position requires a valid Learner's Permit or valid Utah Driver's License. Knowledge of tools, machines, and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of City parks, athletic fields, the cemetery and recreation facilities; OSHA safety standards; general construction practice and procedures; principles of plant and turf life. Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, and tools; inform supervisor of athletic field problems that could restrict or deny field use. Minimal contacts with other departments and the public (coaches, school children) requiring tact, judgment, good communication skills. Regular use of both light and heavy trucks and four-wheeled A.T.V.s; frequent use of riding and walk-behind mowers, tractors, backhoes, and other facility, park and athletic field maintenance related equipment. Supervisor may limit equipment operation based on Department of Labor age restrictions. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Frequent walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.); moderate stooping and/or kneeling. Extensive field work in parks and cemetery (90% of work is performed outside); frequent exposure to heat, cold and wet/humid conditions; constant exposure to excessive noise and vibration; requires some weekend, holiday, and evening work; this is a heavily supervised position.