Field Maintenance Assistant

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

Athletic Field/Parks Worker Will Work At Various Parks And Fields In The City, Performing a Wide Variety Of Maintenance And Upkeep Tasks Such As

• Trash pick-up and removal
• Landscaping
• Mowing
• Trimming
• Watering
• Painting
• Janitorial
• Sports field preparation
• Other various park grounds maintenance activities
• 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.
  
  

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.