Parks and Recreation Seasonal -Parks Maintenance Divison

Overview

Are you looking for a fulfilling job that allows you to make a positive impact on your community? The City of Reno is accepting applications for various Parks Maintenance part-time positions. These roles support parks and natural areas that are essential for the wellbeing of the community and wildlife. Salaries and hours vary by position and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Read the job descriptions and supplemental information below for details.

• Horticultural Attendant (16.75–23.75/hour) (Approximately April–October)
• Idlewild Train Operator (16.75–23.75/hour) (Approximately May–September)
• Park Maintenance Helper (16.75–23.75/hour) (Available year-round)

Join us in making a difference in our community. Apply for one of our positions today and join a team of passionate individuals committed to creating a better future for our community.

Note: Positions will remain open until filled. You are encouraged to apply early.

Horticultural Attendant
:

• Water hanging baskets, planting, weeding in an outdoor environment.
• Gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities.

Idlewild Train Operator
:

• Operate and perform basic service of the children’s train and related equipment.

Park Maintenance Helper
:

• Perform a variety of maintenance and repair functions at City parks and related facilities, including janitorial maintenance, turf maintenance, landscaping, and general groundskeeping duties.

Horticultural Attendant
:

• Age: 18
• Experience:
  
  One year of paid work experience in similar work
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent

Idlewild Train Operator
:

• Age: 18
• Experience:
  
  One year of paid work experience in similar work
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent

Park Maintenance Helper
:

• Age: 18
• Experience:
  
  One year of paid work experience in similar work
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent

Submit your application and supplemental questionnaire online at the City of Reno jobs site. If you do not have a computer or mobile device, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include the City Hall computer kiosk, Nevada Job Connect locations, and local libraries or educational facilities.

If you are having difficulty logging into your  profile, please call the applicant support line at . Questions about this announcement should be directed to Parks and Recreation at .

This recruitment is continuous, meaning we will continue to take applications and will not have a closing date. As soon as we receive your application, we will contact you about the next steps of the process.