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

Job Responsibilities

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, and 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.

WHY WORK AT KENT COUNTY?

Invest In Your Future

You can build a secure, lasting career here with benefits that support you and your family.

Make a Difference

Be a part of something meaningful and witness the direct impact of what you do.

Be Part of a Team

Teamwork allows us to achieve together what none of us could do alone.

Lead with Integrity

Be part of a workplace that values honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing.

Kent County does not offer a benefits package to employees classified as temporary.

01

Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid, unrestricted Michigan drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you willing to regularly work evenings?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you willing to regularly work weekends?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you willing to work holidays?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to work past Labor Day?

• Yes
• No

07

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
• Wahlfield region

08

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