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City of Kentwood Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistants in Kentwood, Michigan
Build, Maintain & Enhance Your Community --- Join Us as a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant!
The City of Kentwood Department of Public Works is seeking dependable, hardworking individuals to join our team as Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistants. If you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in keeping parks and public spaces looking their best, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience while working outdoors.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, you'll assist with maintaining City parks, buildings, and public facilities through a variety of field operations tasks, including:
- Performing manual labor related to parks and grounds maintenance
- Mowing, trimming, edging, and watering lawns and landscaped areas
- Preparing and maintaining athletic fields and park facilities
- Assisting with landscaping projects such as mulching, seeding, and pruning
- Operating landscaping equipment including zero-turn mowers, trailers, and power tools
- Supporting trail, cemetery, and irrigation maintenance
- Assisting with snow removal and seasonal grounds tasks as needed
- Maintaining safe, clean, and visually appealing public spaces
- Interacting professionally with residents and park visitors
- Supporting other Public Works divisions on special projects as assigned
- Following safety procedures and properly using protective equipment
Work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and includes active tasks such as walking, bending, lifting materials, and operating maintenance equipment.
Pay & Perks
- Starting Pay: $16.00/hour
- Returning Employee Incentive: +$1.00/hour for each returning season (maximum $18.00/hour)
Seasonal team members also enjoy:
- Comprehensive on-the-job training
- Steel toe boot reimbursement
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided
- Discounts on City recreation programs and facility rentals
About You
You're reliable, motivated, and enjoy working in an outdoor environment, team-oriented environment.
Minimum Qualifications: