Parks Fall/Winter Job Opportunities - Temporary

Posting number: 202600144

Department: Parks Temps

Job classification: Fall & Winter Parks Job Opportunities

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation

Summary

**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.***

General Information

There are a variety of positions available, including parks maintenance, ski and snow tube rental, and concessions. Parks maintenance positions include performing routine maintenance on park grounds, buildings and equipment, are responsible for enforcing park rules/ regulations, and providing assistance to the public.

Examples of duties

Starting Wage:  $15.00/ hr. unless otherwise noted. 

                      POSITIONS AVAILABLE

FALL PARK RANGER – Burchfield Park, Holt, Hawk Island Park, Lansing, Lake Lansing Park, Haslett

Rangers perform routine maintenance on park grounds, buildings and equipment, are responsible for enforcing park rules and regulations, provide assistance to the public, perform trail and grounds maintenance work along with larger scale projects which leads into winter maintenance. Rangers may also perform light construction work. Park Rangers will be responsible for collecting daily parking fees. Must be able to handle money confidently and make change accurately.

WINTER PARK RANGER – Burchfield Park, Holt, Hawk Island Park, Lansing, Lake Lansing Park, Haslett

Winter Rangers are responsible for the supervision of the public who are visiting and using winter sports facilities. Facilities include a snow tubing hill, sledding hills and ski trails. Winter Rangers are also responsible for assisting in snow removal, building and grounds maintenance, and performing other tasks related to the operation of the winter sports areas. **Approximate starting date is mid-December**

PARKING BOOTH ATTENDANTS - Burchfield Park, Holt, Hawk Island Park, Lansing, Lake Lansing Park, Haslett

Will be responsible for collecting daily parking fees. Must be able to handle money confidently and make change accurately. Will occasionally perform Ranger duties.

SKI RENTAL ATTENDANTS – Burchfield Park, Holt, Lake Lansing North, Haslett

Rental Attendants are responsible for the operation of the ski rental program at Burchfield Park and Lake Lansing North. Duties include building maintenance, direct public contact, rental and repair of ski equipment, collecting rental fees, operating a wood burning stove, and other tasks related to the operation of the winter sports area. Must be able to handle money confidently and make change accurately. Will occasionally perform Ranger duties. **Approximate starting date is mid-December**

SNOW TUBING HILL RENTAL ATTENDANTS – Hawk Island Park, Lansing

Attendants will be responsible for the operation of the snow tubing lift, snow tube rentals and collection of daily user fees. Duties include direct public contact, rental of tubing equipment, collecting rental/daily user fees, and other tasks related to the operation of the winter sports area. Must be able to handle money confidently and make change accurately. Will occasionally perform Ranger duties. **Approximate starting date is mid-December**

SNACK BAR ATTENDANT – Burchfield Park, Holt and Hawk Island Park, Lansing

Attendants will be responsible for the operation of a small food concession.  Duties include food preparation, selling of food and drinks, collecting money and making change, cleanup of concession area and a small seating area. Other duties related to the operation of the winter sports area may also be assigned. Must be able to handle money confidently and make change accurately. Will occasionally perform Ranger duties. **Approximate starting date is mid-December**

INGHAM COUNTY PARKS: 

? BURCHFIELD PARK, 881 Grovenburg Road, Holt, MI 48842 

? HAWK ISLAND COUNTY PARK, 1601 E. Cavanaugh, Lansing, MI 48910 

? LAKE LANSING PARK – SOUTH, 1621 Pike Street, Haslett, MI 48840 

? LAKE LANSING PARK – NORTH, 6260 E. Lake Drive, Haslett, MI 48840 

? LAKE LANSING BOAT LAUNCH, 6271 E. Lake Drive, Haslett, MI 48840 

Qualifications

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