Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Parks

City of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mt. Pleasant is hiring Seasonal Maintenance Workers in the Parks Department. The role involves entry-level to semi-skilled labor, with duties including maintenance of parks, spaces, properties and buildings, and athletic field upkeep.

Hourly wage ranges from $14.34 to $16.84, depending on qualifications. Applicants should have at least 11th grade education or equivalent and six months of general labor experience, plus a valid Michigan driver's license.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to 11th grade completion.
• Six months general laborer experience or equivalent.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain public parks, spaces, properties and buildings.
• Assist with construction, cemetery and athletic field maintenance.
• Operate light-duty trucks, power tools and assorted equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and other related tasks.

Skills

General labor

Gardening

Driver's license

Education

Eleventh grade completion

Tools

Power tools

Light-duty trucks operation

Job description

The City of Mt. Pleasant is hiring Seasonal Maintenance Workers for the Parks Department at $14.34 - $16.84 per hour depending on qualifications.

General Summary

This position works under the direction of an employee of a higher classification to perform a wide variety of entry-level and semi-skilled labor tasks requiring considerable physical effort. Experience in gardening or horticulture, athletic field maintenance, painting, and grounds-keeping preferred. Tasks include maintenance of public parks, public spaces, properties and buildings, construction activities, cemetery maintenance, and athletic field maintenance. Operation of light duty trucks, power-driven equipment, and a variety of handheld and small power tools may be required. Performs a variety of cleaning and routine maintenance tasks and other related work.

Minimum Requirements

Education equivalent to completion of eleventh (11 th ) grade and at least six (6) months general laborer experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience; possession of valid Michigan driver’s license and safe driving record.

Interview

All applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be selected for an interview on the basis of education, skills and experience. You will be notified by email if you are selected for an interview. Please be sure to list a valid email address on your application and monitor for updates.

We appreciate your interest in seasonal opportunities with the City of Mt. Pleasant.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Additional pre-employment requirements vary by position.

The City of Mt. Pleasant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.