Park Custodian Job at City of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills

Park Custodian

General Purpose: Parks staff is expected to provide outstanding service to our park visitors by practicing the values of attentive service, diversity, excellence, fiscal responsibility, humility and safety. Auburn Hills is committed to providing high quality, affordable programs for all ages and abilities.

Clean and take care of the Hawk Woods Lodge

Building Supervisor during special events at the Lodge

Care for the Hawk Woods campground

Clean and care for the Hawk Woods cabins

Perform Park Monitor duties (similar to a Park Ranger)

Perform cabin check-in's and check-out's with renters

Removal of trash

Using backpack or handheld blower equipment

Picking litter

Cleaning up spills

Servicing pavilions, gazebos, and other structures

Moving or stacking firewood

Servicing comfort stations

Mopping and sweeping

Driving city vehicles or equipment

Servicing BBQ grills

Moving picnic tables, chairs or tables

Locking and unlocking doors, gates or buildings

Providing great customer service

Other duties as assigned

Schedule: The Parks Custodian is a year-round permanent part-time (PPT) position limited to 29 hours per week. The hours and times for this position vary greatly throughout the year depending on seasonal conditions, volume of rentals and changing daylight hours. Shift lengths can vary from 2 hours to perform cabin check-in's, 4 hour shifts when performing Park Monitor shifts, to 7 hour shift such as a weekend parks trash run. Parks are open from 7am until dusk and the ideal candidate will have the ability to work a variety of shifts. Our parks are busiest in the afternoons, evenings, Friday night's, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Must be 18 years or older
2. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
3. Possess a valid motor vehicle license
4. Availability that includes a variety of shifts, days, and weekends
5. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, walk or stand for long periods of time and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Questions regarding the position should be referred to the Human Resources Department by email at humanresources@auburnhills.org. In an effort to improve the overall health of our workforce, the City of Auburn Hills adopted a policy against hiring tobacco users. All applicants are subject to a nicotine test in the final step of the hiring process. Those who test positive for nicotine from tobacco use may reapply for employment after six months. The City of Auburn Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).