Parks Worker - Johnson Nature Center

## Parks Worker - Johnson Nature Center Apply:
Waterford, Michigan, United States:
Part time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR-0000924##
** 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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** General Summary
** The rate of pay is $16.04/hr.  This position will report to Johnson Nature Center at Bloomfield Oaks. 3325 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302.
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 County Park facilities. This position performs groundskeeping or building maintenance tasks to maintain park properties, rental facilities, and landscaping for use by the general public and private rentals. Operates groundskeeping equipment such as lawn mowers, tractors or equipment and vehicles for grounds maintenance tasks.

Moves facility and recreation equipment such as picnic tables, trash cans, folding tables and chairs, 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.##

** Minimum Qualifications
** EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  REQUIRED MINIMUM 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. Out of country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.
* Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
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.  WORKING CONDITIONS  Work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to heat, cold and other weather elements.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The primary purpose of this job description is to set a fair and equitable salary range for this job classification. Generally, only those key duties necessary…