Seasonal Parks Worker I

Seasonal Parks Worker I Salary $16.00 Hourly

Location: Parks Department 1700 Butterworth Drive SW Grand Rapids

Job Type: Temporary Job Number: 2602-751-0000

Department: Parks Department Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Description Benefits Questions

Are you looking for summer employment that offers flexible work hours, time spent outdoors, and a fun team environment? If so, this may be the job for you! Kent County is accepting applications for seasonal employees to work at the Parks Department. Successful candidates will provide superior customer service to visitors and assist with the care, cleaning, and general maintenance of the parks, trails, and facilities. Duties will include, but are not limited to, operating lawn care equipment, cleaning buildings, restrooms, and other public areas, removing trash, caring for grounds and facilities, assisting park visitors, and monitoring park reservations. Some positions may include collecting payments for admissions, merchandise, concessions, and other fees. Successful candidates must also be willing to perform other duties, as assigned.

Age Requirements: Must be at least 16 years old to work at: • Wabasis Campground • Millennium Park • Kaufman Golf Course

Must be at least 18 years old OR a high school graduate (or equivalent) to work for all other Parks locations

Wage/Schedule Information: • M-F work will be paid at $16.00 per hour • Saturday-Sunday work will be paid at $17.00 per hour • Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Minimum Qualifications: • Must possess a valid drivers license • Must be able to follow and comprehend simple oral and written information • Must possess basic math skills • Must be able to operate manual and small power equipment and tools necessary to complete assigned tasks • Must have basic knowledge of building and grounds maintenance • High school diploma or GED, preferred

Additional Information

• Notices will come via email, be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application
• Kent County is a great place to work and thrive, dont take our word for it that! Watch this video about why our staff have made us their employer of choice.
• Kent County does not offer a benefits package to employees classified as temporary.

Application Questions:

1. Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent? Yes No

2. Do you possess a valid, unrestricted Michigan drivers license? Yes No

3. Are you willing to regularly work evenings? Yes No

4. Are you willing to regularly work weekends? Yes No

5. Are you willing to work holidays? Yes No

6. Are you able to work past Labor Day? Yes No

7. Do you have a preferred park assignment? If yes, please notate which park(s) you would prefer. • Millennium Park • Johnson Park • Wabasis • Region L.E. Kaufman Clubhouse • L.E. Kaufman Golf Course • Townsend region • Caledonia region • Fallasburg region • Long Lake region • Palmer Park • Douglas Walker region • Dwight Lydell region

8. What is your preferred method of contact? Please remember to monitor your inbox, spam, and/or voicemail. • Email • Phone call • Required • Question • Employer • Kent County • Address • 300 Monroe Ave. NW • Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503 • Phone • 616-632-7440 • 1-800-386-4484 • Website • http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kentcountymi/default.cfm