Summer Laborer - Parks - Afternoons

City of Troy (Michigan); Troy (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Summer Laborer to join their Parks Division. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the maintenance of parks and athletic fields, ensuring a vibrant community space for residents. As a Summer Laborer, you will engage in various tasks, including monitoring parks and performing essential maintenance duties. Ideal candidates will be at least 18 years old and possess a High School diploma or GED, along with a valid Michigan driver license. This position offers a chance to develop new skills while promoting a healthy lifestyle for all age groups. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the community.

Benefits

Bonus Programs

Skill Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Michigan driver license required with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain City athletic fields and monitor parks.
• Perform park maintenance and preserve medians.

Skills

Park Maintenance

Monitoring

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Steel-toe Boots

Job description

Summer Laborer - Afternoons
Department of Public Works - Parks

Starting at $17.25/hour
Eligible for available bonus programs

Opportunity to cultivate, develop, and grow new skill sets

The Parks Division is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents and businesses by supporting recreation programs with maintenance of parks and athletic fields. Forestry, cemetery maintenance, and numerous special events are also staffed and managed by the Parks Division. The Division promotes a healthy lifestyle for all age groups regardless of physical abilities, and enriches cultural and natural resources by supporting community interpretive programs.

DUTIES

• Maintain City athletic fields.
• Monitor parks and perform park maintenance.
• Preserve the medians on the Big Beaver corridor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Be at least 18 years of age and possess High School diploma (or GED equivalent) on first day of employment.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver license with a good driving record (based on City of Troy standards).
• As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen (including marijuana).
• Must wear regular steel-toe or composite-toe boots starting on first day of work.

EVALUATION PROCESS

• Consists of a recorded video interview.

HOURS

Forty (40) hours per week

Monday - Friday; 2:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.

*Season will end on October 31, 2025

APPLY

Applications are available online at www.troymi.gov/jobopenings

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Troy is committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all applicants. The City of Troy will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal and law.