Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistants

Build, Maintain & Enhance Your Community — Join Us as a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant!

The City of Kentwood Department of Public Works is seeking dependable, hardworking individuals to join our team as Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistants. If you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in keeping parks and public spaces looking their best, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience while working outdoors.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll assist with maintaining City parks, buildings, and public facilities through a variety of field operations tasks, including:

Performing manual labor related to parks and grounds maintenance

Mowing, trimming, edging, and watering lawns and landscaped areas

Preparing and maintaining athletic fields and park facilities

Assisting with landscaping projects such as mulching, seeding, and pruning

Operating landscaping equipment including zero-turn mowers, trailers, and power tools

Supporting trail, cemetery, and irrigation maintenance

Assisting with snow removal and seasonal grounds tasks as needed

Maintaining safe, clean, and visually appealing public spaces

Interacting professionally with residents and park visitors

Supporting other Public Works divisions on special projects as assigned

Following safety procedures and properly using protective equipment

Work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and includes active tasks such as walking, bending, lifting materials, and operating maintenance equipment.

Pay & Perks

Starting Pay: $16.00/hour

Returning Employee Incentive: +$1.00/hour for each returning season (maximum $18.00/hour)

Seasonal team members also enjoy:

Comprehensive on-the-job training

Steel toe boot reimbursement

Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided

Discounts on City recreation programs and facility rentals

About You

You’re reliable, motivated, and enjoy working in an outdoor environment, team-oriented environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Michigan driver’s license

Preferred:

Experience operating landscaping or outdoor maintenance equipment

View the full job description here.

Why Department of Public Works?

Kentwood’s Department of Public Works plays a vital role in maintaining the spaces residents rely on every day. From parks and athletic fields to public buildings and city infrastructure, DPW teams work behind the scenes to keep the community safe, functional, and beautiful.

As a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant, you’ll be part of a hardworking, team-oriented department where your efforts have a visible impact. Whether you’re preparing ball fields, maintaining trails, or improving green spaces, you’ll see the results of your work across the city.

Apply Today

Join the team that helps keep Kentwood’s parks and public spaces beautiful, safe, and welcoming for the community.