Seasonal Employee - Department of Public Works

About the role

Each year the City welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors to its vacation playground. Seasonal workers are the key to shaping the visitor experience in the City of Grand Haven. Under direct supervision, you will perform seasonal maintenance, customer service, and operational support for parks, waterfront areas, marina operations, and City facilities. Work assignments may vary and include assisting in multiple operational areas such as the marina, waterfront, parks and grounds, and general facility maintenance. You may be reassigned to different work areas based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with marina operations including registering boaters and providing general assistance to marina guests.
• Utilize the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reservation system for marina reservations or registrations.
• Maintain the cleanliness and orderly appearance of public waterfront areas including fish cleaning stations, restrooms, sidewalks, docks, and surrounding public spaces.
• Perform routine lawn and grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, weeding, watering, and planting within City parks, properties, and greenspaces.
• Collect trash and assist with general upkeep of parks, waterfront areas, and City facilities.
• Assist full-time staff with maintaining and repairing City facilities and infrastructure.
• Perform general labor tasks including cleaning, minor repairs, equipment setup, and facility support.
• Provide courteous customer service and respond to questions from residents and visitors.
• Monitor assigned areas and report hazards, maintenance needs, or public concerns to supervisory staff.
• Follow City safety procedures and workplace policies.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Work Assignments

• Marina: Assisting and registering boaters, cleaning the area including the fish cleaning station, using the DNR reservation system.
• Waterfront: Maintaining a clean and orderly appearance of the waterfront area, restrooms, and sidewalks.
• Maintenance: Assisting a full-time employee with maintaining and repairing City facilities.
• Parks/Grounds: Lawn care of City properties, parks, and greenspaces, including mowing, weed whipping, weeding, and planting.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age for certain assignments including maintenance work.
• Previous experience in customer service, grounds maintenance, or general labor is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on assigned duties.

Skills

• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and members of the public.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret and communicate policies, procedures, and facility rules when interacting with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to perform physical labor including lifting, carrying, and moving materials up to approximately 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work is performed primarily outdoors in parks, waterfront areas, marina facilities, and other City properties. Employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and wind. Duties may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and performing repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time. Employees may be exposed to typical hazards associated with maintenance and grounds work including equipment operation, uneven terrain, noise, and proximity to water. Exposure to bodily fluids, with possible exposure to a variety of disease agents and bloodborne pathogens. Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.