Parks Maintenance Mechanic
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
The City of Sterling Heights is seeking a committed and task-oriented Parks Maintenance Mechanic to join our Parks & Recreation team! Pay starting at $30.2548/hr pay increases every twelve (12) months and annually on July 1st!
- Medical with a VERY LOW premium share
- Dental at NO COST
- Vision at NO COST
- Paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Every other Friday off
- Access to an onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center staffed with a physician and nurse for you and any dependents!
Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Superintendent, the Parks Maintenance Mechanic is tasked with duties that maintain a safe and attractive park system. The employee may be required to assist the Park Superintendent in the performance of his duties. The Parks Maintenance Mechanic is authorized to assign duties to all part-time park staff. The Parks and Recreation Division prides itself on maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming parks for residents and visitors while providing high-quality services that enhance the community's quality of life.
This position plays an important role in ensuring athletic fields, park amenities, and recreational spaces are properly maintained and safe for public use.
- The employee may be required to assist the Park Superintendent in the performance of his duties
- The Parks Maintenance Mechanic is authorized to assign duties to all part-time park staff
- Responsibilities include maintaining and lining athletic fields and inspecting playgrounds, park equipment, and other amenities
- The Park Maintenance Mechanic may also operate landscaping and snow removal equipment, perform preventive maintenance and repairs on tools and mechanical systems, support departmental special events, and respond to emergency maintenance needs after hours as necessary
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Three years of experience in a municipal parks and recreation setting with a minimum of 1 year of park maintenance and repair
- Working knowledge of landscaping, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry trades
- Valid unrestricted Michigan Driver's License with a good driving record
- MDARD Certified Pesticide Applicator or ability to acquire within 6 months
Applications must be submitted by Sunday, August 23, 2026.
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