Grounds Worker- Waterford Oaks

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

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About the Role

This is a part-time position limited to 1,000 hours per year. This position will support grounds maintenance 20-30 hours/week. Employees of this classification perform routine, manual and/or clerical customer service duties, assisting higher level employees involved in the general maintenance and operations of the County Park facilities.

Responsibilities

• Moves facility and recreation equipment such as picnic tables, trash cans, folding tables and chairs, bicycles, canoes, kayaks, etc.
• Operates and carries maintenance equipment such rakes, shovels, trimmers, commercial blowers, etc.
• Performs, as needed, duties generally performed by lower-level maintenance personnel including activities such as: grooming and cleaning of parks and related facilities, patrolling park areas, and giving information and assistance to park users.
• May also be responsible to perform the duties of other part-time seasonal employees in various classes when necessary to meet staffing needs.
• Responsible for proper work procedures and safety practices.
• May be assigned to a day, afternoon or midnight shift, during weekdays, weekends and/or holidays to meet staffing requirements and perform duties as assigned.
• Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Qualifications

• Must have passed their 18th birthday OR be at least 16 years old and a high school graduate or the State requirements for a G.E.D. certificate; OR be an emancipated minor.
• Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
• Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur’s license.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Answers public inquiries regarding other County parks.
• Performs the duties of part-time seasonal employees in various classes when necessary.

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.
• Ability to operate equipment as assigned to complete work duties including but not limited to computers, phones, hand tools, power tools such as weedwhips, blowers, snow throwers, motorized grounds keeping tractors and ride on mowers, golf carts, or other maintenance vehicles.