Salary: $15.00 – $18.00 Hourly
Location : Grand Ledge, MI
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2023-2-71-751
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 06/17/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
General Summary
Applications are being accepted for seasonal positions with the Eaton County Parks Department.
Employees hired after or employed as of February 1, 2023, are eligible to receive a retention stipend of $2,500 at the completion of their seasonal employment, as long as the employee is not involuntarily terminated or does not resign prior to the end of the operational season, paid with the employee’s final paycheck.
Starting wage may be based on level of experience.
Starting dates are variable now.
Unless otherwise noted, these positions report to Fitzgerald or Fox Memorial Park
Those hired are expected to work at least through the end of August.
Vacations are not allowed.
A number of positions continue into October
Summer Jobs position: Seasonal Park Staff
Responsible for enforcing park rules and regulations and performing public relations.
See essential functions of each position for more information.
Essential Functions
SEASONAL PARK STAFF
- Clean shelters, restrooms and other facilities and replenish supplies.
- Trash, litter and debris pick up and collection.
- Assist in landscaping, construction and trail maintenance projects.
- Operate power and hand equipment including some mowing/trimming.
- Assist in maintenance on departmental equipment and vehicles.
- Set up reserved park areas, including moving additional tables and trash barrels as needed.
This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least eighteen year of age.
Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must have a valid Michigan Drivers License and a good driving record. Subject to a criminal background check, driver’s license check and pre-employment physical.
Must have dependable transportation.
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with the public.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Physical Requirements: {This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements}:
Must be able to walk various types of terrain, handle exposure to all types of weather, walk and stand for long periods.
Working Conditions:
Works outside in varying weather conditions including heat and humidity for long periods of time.
There are no benefits associated with this position.
01
Are you a returning Parks Seasonal Operations Staffer?
- Yes
- No
02
If you answered “Yes” to the question above. How many years have you worked as a Park Seasonal Operation Staffer?
- 1 Year/Season
- 2 Years/Seasons
- 3 Years/Seasons or more
Required Question