Seasonal Groundskeeper - 250-Acre Urban Park

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

White River State Park in Indianapolis is seeking a seasonal grounds maintenance worker to support park upkeep and guest services. The role involves outdoor labor, operating maintenance equipment, and assisting event setups.

You will help maintain plantings, clean facilities, and assist with irrigation repair and snow removal as needed. The position is intermittent, starts at $18.40/hr, and runs up to 180 working days in an eleven-month period.

Qualifications

• Integrity, reliability, and trustworthiness are essential.
• Grounds maintenance experience is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to use basic hand tools is required.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and power tools is required.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently are necessary.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and hours is required.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems is expected.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays is needed.
• Electrical experience is helpful.
• Irrigation repair experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable ambassador for White River State Park.
• Maintain park aesthetics and keep areas looking sharp and professional.
• Know park attractions; be the first contact for visitors.
• Maintain cleanliness and curb appeal of the amphitheater and grounds.
• Operate equipment including forklifts, golf carts, and power tools; skid steer a plus.
• Assist events team in setup/teardown and care of park spaces.
• Remove refuse from receptacles across the park multiple times daily.
• Follow PPE safety standards.
• Maintain flowers, shrubs and tree beds; mulch, weed, prune.
• Assist irrigation repairs and basic light replacements.
• Maintain sidewalks, stairs, and roadways and repair tiles as needed.
• Snow removal for assigned areas using tools and equipment.
• Daily janitorial tasks in Visitors Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Integrity & reliability

Grounds maintenance

Driver's license

Hand tools

Operate equipment

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Flexibility

Electrical experience

Irrigation repair

Job description

White River State Park in Indianapolis is seeking a seasonal grounds maintenance worker to support park upkeep and guest services. The role involves outdoor labor, operating maintenance equipment, and assisting event setups.

You will help maintain plantings, clean facilities, and assist with irrigation repair and snow removal as needed. The position is intermittent, starts at $18.40/hr, and runs up to 180 working days in an eleven-month period.