Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker I (Non-Career)

Southfield, City of (MI); Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Southfield seeks a Grounds Maintenance Worker to handle outdoor upkeep at City sites. You will operate lawn care equipment and assist with athletic field setup and general grounds cleaning.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Michigan driver's license, and a good driving record. Steel-toed shoes are required on site; prior grounds maintenance experience is helpful for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Must have a good driving record as determined by the City.
• Must wear steel-toed shoes at work.
• Previous grounds maintenance experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Outside ground maintenance of City sites.
• Operate vehicles and other powered equipment.
• Change trash liners, litter pick up, and general upkeep of parks grounds.
• Athletic field maintenance and setup.
• Lawn maintenance using power mowers, trimmers, and edger.
• Weeding, watering and planting flowers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn care

Weeding

Planting flowers

Operate equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power mower

Trimmer

Edger

Lawn maintenance equipment

Job description

40 hours weekly, 9 months a year.

• Outside ground maintenance of City of sites.
• Operate vehicles and other powered equipment.
• Changing trash liners, liter pick up, and general up keep of parks grounds.
• Athletic field maintenance and set up.
• Lawn maintenance, using power mowers, trimmers, and edger.
• Weeding, watering and planting flowers.
• Must wear steel-toed shoes.
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, with a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license and a good driving record as determined by the City.
• Previous experience helpful.