Job Description- On Site. This role involves working under the direction of a Maintenance Director or higher level staff to perform general labor tasks related to the cleaning and maintenance of parks, repair of buildings and grounds, and improvements to the park. The duties also include setting up and dismantling rental areas for specific events. This is a seasonal position working up to 24 hours per week. Must be available for day. The position will start mid-May 2026 and work until October 2026. The ideal candidate will have the ability to interact positively and constructively with the public and co-workers, have a willingness to learn, and proven dependability. No prior experience is necessary but is preferred. Essential Job Functions The essential functions of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Provides general labor required for the cleaning and maintaining of public areas, restrooms, including but not limited to washing windows, unplugging drains and toilets, and trash, recyclables, and litter collection. 2. Operates a variety of commercial mowers, edgers, and other turf and grass maintenance equipment. 3. Operates landscaping machinery as needed including tractors, chippers, and other equipment. 4. Trims trees, removes downed trees, and chips accumulated brush. 5. Checks and/or changes fluids and filters; lubricates moving mechanical parts; checks batteries, tire pressure, and tread wear; and performs other preventative maintenance for park vehicles and equipment. 6. Performs trail maintenance including surface maintenance and tree trimming/removal. 7. Paints buildings, various park fixtures, and signs. 8. Inspects, identifies, repairs, or replaces damaged, deteriorated, or obsolete signage, structures, features, landscape forms, and park fixtures. 9. Operates a variety of power tools such as saws, drills, sanders, routers, etc. for repair and improvement of park facilities. 10. Transports equipment from park site to park site. 11. Performs other duties/functions as assigned. 12. Ability to interact positively and constructively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and members of the public. 13. Moving tables, chairs and other pieces for rentals. Required Education, Training and Experience Must be 18 years of age or older to operate equipment and park vehicles. As part of their duties, they may be required to travel to other park locations during their shift and operate a township vehicle on public roadways. Must be able to pass a preemployment physical and drug screening. Licenses and Certifications: A valid Michigan Driver's License Additional Requirements and Information Useful Knowledge and Skills: 1. Basic knowledge of the maintenance construction trades, including painting, carpentry, electrical and electronic repair, plumbing, etc. 2. Working knowledge of grounds maintenance. 3. Working knowledge of the proper use of manual and power tools commonly used in the maintenance or landscaping trade. 4. Ability to layout work efficiently to minimize man-hours and materials required to properly complete work. 5. Use of basic internet, email, excel, and Microsoft office. Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Park Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Physical Requirements: 1. Must have sufficient auditory ability, with or without audiological devices, to hear alarms, other warning signals, and vehicle signals indicating backward or forward motion. 2. Must be able to descend to and ascend from floor and ground level several times per day to repair features and fixtures mounted at or near ground/floor level. 3. Must be able to work with arms extended above shoulder level for the entire length of the shift to repair or replace features, fixtures, systems, and/or components thereof mounted at or above shoulder height. 4. Must be able to lift and move equipment and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without mechanical or other assistance. 5. Must have sufficient strength and mobility in wrists, elbows, and shoulders to operate power tools commonly used in construction trades. 6. Must be able to tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures; dirt, dust, pollen, and other airborne particulates; and inclement weather conditions. 7. Must be able to tolerate exposure to custodial and other chemicals, solvents, adhesives, caulks and other compounds and chemicals commonly used in facilities maintenance. 8. Must be able to wear all required safety clothing and equipment. Working Conditions: This job may include hazards such as moving machinery and electrical equipment, noxious fumes, dust, dirt, and other particles in the air, extreme temperatures and humidity, solvents, detergents, noise, and more and with possible exposure to a variety of disease agents and to bloodborne pathogens. The employee may also have a flexible work schedule in case of night or weekend work. recblid t6qcdjyd6hmxnnzj5ur3mp1arcoyw3
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