Summer Laborer - Parks - Weekends

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

Job summary

The City of Troy Michigan is hiring a Summer Laborer for the Department of Public Works - Parks. This position offers an opportunity to work on park and athletic field maintenance, requiring a high school diploma and a Michigan driver's license. The role involves weekend hours and may include other shifts during the week, providing a chance to develop valuable skills.

Benefits

Eligible for bonus programs

Opportunity to cultivate new skills

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Michigan driver license with good driving record.
• Able to pass physical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain City athletic fields and perform park maintenance.
• Monitor parks and preserve medians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Park maintenance

Athletic field maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Summer Laborer - Weekends
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 to obtain DOT medical card and go through 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

• Saturday - Sunday; 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
• Two (2) other eight (8)-hour shifts on weekdays (Flexibility of the weekday shifts may be available).

*Season will end on October 31, 2024

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.