Parks Maintenance Aide - Construction

Job Posting

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This part-time non-eligible position is limited to 1,000 hours per year and will support the full time Parks Painter working on various painting and building maintenance projects throughout the parks system.

General Summary

Provides assistance to higher level maintenance personnel that are performing rough and finish carpentry, electrical work, painting, and plumbing, and assists as required in the development, maintenance and repair of park facilities, grounds, and buildings. Tears out walls, partitions, pipes, and related structures for building alterations. Installs and maintains miscellaneous park fixtures, including fences, signs, park furniture, and swimming, fishing, and boating docks. Prepares work sites for higher level maintenance personnel by erecting and dismantling scaffolding, excavation boxes, and guy wires; tearing out walls, partitions, pipes, and related structures for building alterations; preparing various building surfaces by washing, sanding, and scraping. Using hand tools, digs and / or fills trenches, grades earth and repairs roads, drives and parking lots. Assists in setting forms and unloads, mixes, pours, and spreads concrete.

Required Minimum Qualifications

At the time of application, applicants must :

• Be at least 16 years old and a high school graduate; OR have completed the state requirement for a G.E.D. certificate; OR be an emancipated minor; OR have passed their 18th birthday;
• Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license. Out of country driver's license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver's license before the hire date.
• Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical established for this classification.

Special Requirements

Pay Range

USD $19.69 - USD $25.65 / Hr.

EEO and Inclusion Statements

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. If you have the skills and qualifications for the position, we encourage you to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.