Seasonal Park Grounds Maintenance Technician

Huron-Clinton Metroparks; White Lake (WI); On-site; USD 21,675 - 24,255; Part time

Job summary

Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Wisconsin is seeking a part-time grounds maintenance worker to care for trees, shrubs and turf, keep picnic areas clean and perform general park upkeep.

You will operate lawn and landscape equipment, load and move materials, and work in all weather. The role includes a summer retention bonus of up to $5.75 per hour for hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Ability to operate dump truck, garbage truck, tractor, push mower, weed whip, and Cushman.
• Ability to load, unload and move materials between work locations.
• Ability to traverse sandy, marshy or wooded areas with even or uneven terrain.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work varied hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to get along with co-workers, supervisors and park visitors.
• May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs.
• Ability to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Plants and cares for trees, shrubs and turf areas
• Empties trash barrels
• Cleans picnic areas, restrooms and roadsides
• Picks up litter using a prod, by hand or machine
• Operates push mower and weed whip to maintain lawn areas
• Operates Cushman
• Operates 1 ton dump truck for park maintenance
• Operates irrigation system where applicable
• Operates tractor as necessary for park maintenance
• Operates various mowers as required to maintain lawns

Skills

Michigan Driver's License

Operate heavy equipment

Material handling

Terrain navigation

All weather work

Flexible hours

Tools

Hand tools

Landscape equipment

Irrigation systems

Mowers

Job description

Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Wisconsin is seeking a part-time grounds maintenance worker to care for trees, shrubs and turf, keep picnic areas clean and perform general park upkeep.

You will operate lawn and landscape equipment, load and move materials, and work in all weather. The role includes a summer retention bonus of up to $5.75 per hour for hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day.