Seasonal Parks Maintenance

Icon Fitness; Redford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Redford Charter Township is seeking seasonal parks maintenance staff to join our Parks/Central Maintenance team. The role involves outdoor upkeep of parks, playgrounds, and facilities, including mowing, trimming, mulching, and restroom cleaning, with duties for event setup and field maintenance as required.

Applicants must be 18+, hold a HS diploma or GED, and have a valid driver's license. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours are possible, and prior park maintenance or lawn care experience is

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Seasonal, part-time role requiring availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in park maintenance or commercial lawn care is preferred.
• Familiarity with park maintenance equipment such as mowers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain park and playground areas including picking up trash and debris.
• Mow and trim grass, spread mulch, and clean restrooms.
• Set up and tear down for park rentals and events.
• Assist with field maintenance and equipment operation as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Outdoor maintenance

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn equipment (mowers)

Job description

# Seasonal Parks MaintenanceCOMMUNITY CENTERTemporary**Job Summary**Under the supervision of the Parks Leader, this employee will work with our full-time Parks/Central Maintenance staff to provide routine upkeep and maintenance of Redford Township Parks and facilities.**Rate of Pay:** $16.00 hour**FLSA:** Non-Exempt/Seasonal**Reports To:** Parks Leader**Essential Job Duties*** Maintenance of park and playground areas which includes picking up garbage, and shrubbery, raking leaves, spreading mulch, emptying rubbish containers, cleaning public restrooms, trimming trees and shrubs.* Performs routine duties involved in landscaping, improving, and maintaining Township Parks including mowing and trimming parks.* Set up and clean up for shelter and park rentals.* Set up for field rentals- leveling dirt or clay in repairing holes in parks or ballfields and dragging and lining ballfields.* Assisting with set-up, tear down, and monitoring of Township activities and special events.* Operation of City owned motor vehicles.* Perform all other duties as assigned**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:*** Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license.* Must be available to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours as assigned.**Experience:*** Preferred experience working in park maintenance, commercial lawn care, or similar.* Familiarity with parks maintenance equipment; mowers, etc.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:**Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment. Work includes travel to different locations and employees may be exposed to inclement weather conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery and uneven surfaces and may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.May face exposure to pesticides and herbicidesMay be required to work with or around heavy construction equipmentPhysically, functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work outdoors and in a recreational facility setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of computer keyboard; to operate cleaning equipment and machines; to travel to other recreation sites; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.**THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF REDFORD IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**List a Brief Description of Job Duties is required.Please list all employers within the past 10 years, in order from newest to oldest. Please include From / To Date, Company Name / Job Title, Brief Description of Duties, Supervisor's Name, Supervisor's Contact Number, and Email Address, Reason for Leaving is required. is required.Other than your most recent employer that you already listed above, please list any other previous employers of the past 10 years, in order from newest to oldest. Please include From / To Date, Company Name / Job Title, Brief Description of Duties, Supervisor's Name, Supervisor's Contact Number and Email Address, Reason for Leaving is required. is required.## Welcome to Redford TownshipRedford Township is a dynamic community of 49,504 people located on about 11.25 square miles. Our residents are active and engaged in government, civic and neighborhood groups, and we bring metropolitan resources to a tight-knit community.Redford is home to more than a dozen parks. Visit any of them to enjoy playgrounds, ballparks, walking paths and other amenities, enjoy the splash pad in the summer months, or reserve a park space for a family gathering.The Township prides itself on offering a wealth of programming. Through our Leisure Services department, residents can enroll in adult softball or join any number of other programs. Our Festivals Committee spends the year planning for the summer festival, Oktoberfest, and other holidays and seasonal events. There's something for everyone in Redford.Redford Township is an equal-opportunity employer. Please click on the job title above to view the complete job description and to apply online.* **Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; interviews are being scheduled as qualified candidates are identified.*** **Immediate openings exist and we look forward to reviewing your resume and application.**To assist you in completing the application, we recommend you have the following information available:* Current Resume* Current Employment Information* Past Employer Information (10-year History)* Educational History, including Exact Degree Title* Professional Licensing Information (if applicable)* Brief Description of Work History / Experience related to the posted position.The online application will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete.* The application cannot be saved to your computer; you must submit the completed application and all required documentation to be considered further.* You will receive a confirmation email after your completed application has been submitted.REDFORD TOWNSHIP PERSONNEL OFFICE(313) [e-mail] have rights under Federal and State Employment Laws. 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