Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Technician

Metroparks-Toledo; Grand Rapids (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Metroparks Toledo is seeking a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant to help keep our parks clean, safe, and natural. You will assist with restroom cleaning, litter pickup, trail work, and general grounds maintenance in a diverse outdoor setting.

You must be 18+, have a valid driver’s license, and a High School diploma or GED. No prior work experience required. The role offers a set schedule, seasonal hours (March–December), and opportunities to grow within Park Services.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Year-Round Park Services Staff by performing various maintenance duties, such as cleaning restrooms, picking up litter, trash removal, and special event set-up and clean-up.
• Maintaining the park grounds, including painting and staining park features and amenities and completing trail improvements.
• Support broader park services team by performing various horticultural duties, such as mowing, weeding, watering, pruning, and planting.
• Control invasive species by applying pesticides and herbicides to specific identified plant species under the supervision of a licensed applicator.
• Safely drive park vehicles with trailers between work assignments on park trails and roadways.
• Respond to customer questions, comments and suggestions in a courteous and timely way.
• Other Park District duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Truck towing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Metroparks Toledo is seeking a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant to help keep our parks clean, safe, and natural. You will assist with restroom cleaning, litter pickup, trail work, and general grounds maintenance in a diverse outdoor setting.

You must be 18+, have a valid driver’s license, and a High School diploma or GED. No prior work experience required. The role offers a set schedule, seasonal hours (March–December), and opportunities to grow within Park Services.