Description/Distinguishing Features

The City of Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation Department is looking for dependable and hard-working individuals to help clean and maintain our City parks and fields.

This is seasonal/temporary employment.

Please apply online, www.kalamazoocity.org/hr or in person at: City of Kalamazoo  Parks and Recreation Department 251 Mills St Kalamazoo, MI  49048 Phone: 269-337-8191 

Examples of Duties

General Worker - Parks & Recreation will work at various parks and fields in the City, performing a wide variety of maintenance tasks such as: 

• Assist coordinator with public and private events.
• Assist with minor park facility repairs.
• Assist with inspections & repairs of playgrounds.
• Assist with maintaining safe parks & well-groomed park facilities for public use.
• Assist with preparing park facilities for various city sponsored events.
• May operate equipment to perform park maintenance activities.

• Trash & leaf removal.

   

Essential Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess valid driver license and reliable transportation to and from work site
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with the general public
• Basic knowledge of small maintenance equipment 
• Proven track record of success in operating equipment within an environment in which safety is the most important priority

• Demonstrated ability to adhere to all requisite safety precautions and actively participates in ensuring the well-being of colleagues and the community.

   

Acceptable Training and Experience

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged.  Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.