Grounds Worker

Part-Time/Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker

The Charter Township of Shelby Parks, Recreation & Maintenance Department is now accepting applications for a Part-Time/Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker.

This position is responsible for assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of Township parks, facilities, and grounds. Applicants must be available to work approximately 30–40 hours per week, Monday through Sunday, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., during the summer season.

Essential Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Open and maintain parks, including emptying trash receptacles, inspecting restrooms, and raking playground areas
• Prepare and maintain ball fields by raking, dragging fields with groomers, chalking lines, and changing bases
• Mow and trim turf using mowers and string trimmers
• Weed and mulch landscape beds
• Trim brush along walking, hiking, and biking trails
• Plant flowers, shrubs, and other landscaping materials
• Paint park structures and facilities
• Pick up and deliver parts, tools, and supplies
• Assist full-time employees with various maintenance and improvement projects
• Perform seasonal duties such as shoveling snow, salting sidewalks, and plowing sidewalks and park areas as needed

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older to operate Township vehicles and equipment
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Experience with grounds maintenance or landscaping equipment is preferred but not required
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, rain, and cold
• Ability to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions