Part Time Parks and Facilities Caretaker

City of Lansing, Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals for Part-Time Parks Caretaker roles. This exciting position offers the chance to work outdoors in beautiful public parks, maintaining their quality and ensuring a pleasant experience for visitors. Ideal candidates will enjoy manual labor and have some experience in landscaping. Flexibility is key, as the role requires weekend and evening hours. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the community while enjoying the great outdoors during the spring and summer months!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience in landscaping and ability to lift 50 pounds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing parks, restrooms, and pavilions.
• Assisting in the maintenance of municipal properties.
• Performing basic building tasks and custodial duties.

Skills

Landscaping

Manual labor

Basic building tasks

Driving standard transmission vehicles

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications to fill several Part-Time Parks Caretaker positions. The goal of this position is to maintain the quality of public parks, facilities, gardens, etc. This is a terrific opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors during the spring and summer months.

Act now to become a valued member of our department!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Opening and closing public parks, restrooms and pavilions
• Placing picnic table reservation signs on groups of tables using information provided by administrative staff
• Monitoring the public use of parklands, facilities, gardens, picnic areas, etc.
• Assisting in the maintenance of municipal properties by performing a wide range of manual laboring tasks in buildings, parking ramps and parks
• Performing building custodial tasks
• Performing basic building tasks including measuring and cutting material using hand and power tools, performing painting work
• Driving an automobile or pick-up truck as required.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Experience in landscaping, planting flowers and laying turf preferred

Special Requirements:

• Work schedule will include weekend, evening hours and may include holidays
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate standard transmission vehicles
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on occasion
• Ordinarily works less than forty (40) hours per week (work schedule and hours vary)