What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Parks Staff position at Northampton County?
**These are temporary, seasonal positions which will start mid-April (earliest) and will end September/October. Posting will remain online until positions are filled.**
**GENERAL PURPOSE**
The Seasonal Parks Staff position is responsible for the general maintenance, cleaning, and regular safety inspections of the grounds and equipment associated with County owned lands and facilities.
The regular shift for this position will include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The Division will be flexible with shifts of job assignments. The Parks, Recreation, & Conservation division has reservations, events, and other duties that require this position to be available seven (7) days a week.
**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**
This position reports to, and receives direction from, the Parks Recreation Specialist, Parks Foreman, Lead Groundskeeper, and the Parks, Recreation & Conservation Administrator.
**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees or functions.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION**
Provides quality service for guests at all County owned properties, sponsored or supported programs, and events. Seasonal Parks Staff are expected to be diplomatic and patient.
Performs general maintenance duties such as cleaning grounds, paths, equipment, lawns, restrooms, and open areas. This includes trash removal/pick-up and/or moving picnic tables and equipment.
Checks reservation permits and confirms reservation details (day/rental). Welcomes, cleans up, and inspects reservation area prior to and after event.
Enforces all facility and safety rules and regulations. Completes inspection forms as assigned. Promptly completes and maintains damage and/or nuisance reports. Identifies and calls for assistance when emergencies arise.
Responsible for blocking off full parking areas, unsafe areas, etc.
Operates light vehicles, large mowers, small grass cutting/hedge trimming machinery, power tools, and other specialized seasonal maintenance equipment as assigned. Uses hand and power equipment to trim grass around trees, fences, and structures. Prunes trees and shrubs.
Rakes leaves, picks up litter, and keeps areas tidy and in good appearance. Clears ditches and removes brush from trails and pathways.
Waters, cultivates, and trims lawns, shrubs, flowers, trees, and other plantings. Plants trees, shrubs, and flowers. May perform hand mulching and hand weeding.
Assists with construction and landscape projects.
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** - Ability to read directions and safety requirements on hand and power equipment; **AND**
Employees assigned to this title are preferred to possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license; **AND**
Must be at least 17 years of age.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
Basic knowledge of methods, techniques, materials, and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
Basic knowledge of methods and techniques used in power equipment operation and maintenance.
Ability to understand, follow, and give verbal and written instructions.
Ability to identify events and situations that require an immediate emergency response.
Ability to work out-of-doors in differing climatic conditions for several hours at a time.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.
**TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT**
Lawn and landscaping equipment which i cludes tractors, mowers, airifier, chain saw, edgers, weed trimmers, and miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance. Ability to drive small utility vehicle (i.e. E-Z Go, Gator).
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The employee will work outdoors in different climatic conditions for several hours at a time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in adverse weather conditions, including flood conditions. The employee may encounter wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee may deal with high volume of vehicular traffic. The County will provide proper safety equipment and safety training.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
**SELECTION GUIDELINES**
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
**FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)**
**DESIGNATION: EXEMPT SERVICE (SEASONAL TEMPORARY POSITION)**
**PAY GRADE: CS/GR06**
**UNION STATUS: NON-UNION**
Updated March 2026
**GENERAL PURPOSE**
The Seasonal Parks Staff position is responsible for the general maintenance, cleaning, and regular safety inspections of the grounds and equipment associated with County owned lands and facilities.
The regular shift for this position will include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The Division will be flexible with shifts of job assignments. The Parks, Recreation, & Conservation division has reservations, events, and other duties that require this position to be available seven (7) days a week.
**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**
This position reports to, and receives direction from, the Parks Recreation Specialist, Parks Foreman, Lead Groundskeeper, and the Parks, Recreation & Conservation Administrator.
**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees or functions.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION**
Provides quality service for guests at all County owned properties, sponsored or supported programs, and events. Seasonal Parks Staff are expected to be diplomatic and patient.
Performs general maintenance duties such as cleaning grounds, paths, equipment, lawns, restrooms, and open areas. This includes trash removal/pick-up and/or moving picnic tables and equipment.
Checks reservation permits and confirms reservation details (day/rental). Welcomes, cleans up, and inspects reservation area prior to and after event.
Enforces all facility and safety rules and regulations. Completes inspection forms as assigned. Promptly completes and maintains damage and/or nuisance reports. Identifies and calls for assistance when emergencies arise.
Responsible for blocking off full parking areas, unsafe areas, etc.
Operates light vehicles, large mowers, small grass cutting/hedge trimming machinery, power tools, and other specialized seasonal maintenance equipment as assigned. Uses hand and power equipment to trim grass around trees, fences, and structures. Prunes trees and shrubs.
Rakes leaves, picks up litter, and keeps areas tidy and in good appearance. Clears ditches and removes brush from trails and pathways.
Waters, cultivates, and trims lawns, shrubs, flowers, trees, and other plantings. Plants trees, shrubs, and flowers. May perform hand mulching and hand weeding.
Assists with construction and landscape projects.
- An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.*
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** - Ability to read directions and safety requirements on hand and power equipment; **AND**
Employees assigned to this title are preferred to possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license; **AND**
Must be at least 17 years of age.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
Basic knowledge of methods, techniques, materials, and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
Basic knowledge of methods and techniques used in power equipment operation and maintenance.
Ability to understand, follow, and give verbal and written instructions.
Ability to identify events and situations that require an immediate emergency response.
Ability to work out-of-doors in differing climatic conditions for several hours at a time.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.
**TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT**
Lawn and landscaping equipment which i cludes tractors, mowers, airifier, chain saw, edgers, weed trimmers, and miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance. Ability to drive small utility vehicle (i.e. E-Z Go, Gator).
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The employee will work outdoors in different climatic conditions for several hours at a time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in adverse weather conditions, including flood conditions. The employee may encounter wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee may deal with high volume of vehicular traffic. The County will provide proper safety equipment and safety training.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
**SELECTION GUIDELINES**
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
**FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)**
**DESIGNATION: EXEMPT SERVICE (SEASONAL TEMPORARY POSITION)**
**PAY GRADE: CS/GR06**
**UNION STATUS: NON-UNION**
Updated March 2026