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Olathe

Seasonal Park Maintenance - Grounds

Olathe, KS · On-site

$17.85/hr

Join our ground maintenance team as a Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker and be a key player in maintaining the beauty and wellbeing of our city's public spaces! As part of our dynamic crew, you'll ...

Olathe

Seasonal Park Maintenance - Grounds

Parks, AZ

$17.85/hr

Join our ground maintenance team as a Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker and be a key player in maintaining the beauty and wellbeing of our city's public spaces! As part of our dynamic crew, you'll ...

City of La Porte

Park Maintenance Worker I

La Porte, TX · On-site

$18.63 - $23.29/hr

DISTINGUISHED CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry level in the Park Maintenance series. Positions assigned to this class can be distinguished from Parks Maintenance Worker II class in that the latter ...

Haltom City

Park Maintenance Worker

Haltom City, TX

Maintains City parks, facilities, equipment, and grounds; cleans and repairs park facilities; conducts routine landscaping and facilities maintenance tasks; and performs other related duties as ...

City Of Warren, MI

Park Maintenance Laborer

Warren, MI · On-site

$16/hr

Seasonal Position $16.00 per hour Responsible for park patrons, basic cleaning, maintenance, and supervision of park(s). Assists full-time employees in various ball diamond & park maintenance duties.

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How much do park maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for park maintenance in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a park maintenance worker do?

A park maintenance worker is responsible for keeping public parks clean, safe, and attractive. Their duties typically include landscaping, mowing lawns, planting flowers, trimming trees, repairing playground equipment, and maintaining park facilities such as restrooms and picnic areas. They may also handle trash removal and minor repairs, ensuring that the park remains enjoyable for all visitors. Park maintenance workers often work outdoors in various weather conditions and may be required to operate different types of equipment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a park maintenance worker?

To thrive as a Park Maintenance Worker, you need practical knowledge of landscaping, groundskeeping, equipment operation, and basic facility repairs, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with tools like mowers, trimmers, irrigation systems, and sometimes certifications in pesticide application or equipment safety are typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong teamwork skills help ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely. These skills are crucial for maintaining clean, safe, and attractive public spaces that enhance community enjoyment and environmental health.

What are some common challenges faced by park maintenance workers, and how can they be addressed?

Park maintenance workers often deal with challenges such as unpredictable weather conditions, varying workloads throughout the seasons, and the need to respond quickly to safety hazards or repairs. Effective communication with team members and supervisors helps prioritize tasks and respond to emergencies efficiently. Ongoing training in equipment use, safety protocols, and landscaping best practices also supports workers in managing these challenges and maintaining high standards for park cleanliness and safety.

What is the difference between Park Maintenance vs Groundskeeper?

AspectPark MaintenanceGroundskeeper
CertificationsMay require CDL, pesticide application licenseOften requires landscape or pesticide licenses
Work EnvironmentPublic parks, recreational areas, outdoor settingsLandscaped areas, parks, golf courses
Job DutiesMaintaining park facilities, repairing equipment, landscapingMaintaining lawns, planting, trimming, general landscaping

Park Maintenance and Groundskeeper roles both involve outdoor work in parks and recreational areas. While they share similar certifications and work environments, Park Maintenance often includes facility repairs and equipment management, whereas Groundskeepers focus more on landscaping and plant care. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right fit based on their skills and interests.

What qualifications do I need for park maintenance?

Park maintenance workers typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. Physical stamina, the ability to operate tools and equipment, and knowledge of safety procedures are important. Some positions may require certifications in equipment operation or safety training.
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Infographic showing various Park Maintenance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,662 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Park Maintenance Craftsperson

Town of Brookline

Chestnut Hill, MA

$28.86/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

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Join Our Team as a Park Maintenance Craftsperson!

The Brookline Parks and Open Space Division is seeking an experienced Park Maintenance Craftsperson to join our team. The Parks Division maintains a network of beautiful parks and open spaces. This position will provide skilled year-round care, maintenance, and management of Town parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, sanctuaries, and other open spaces, and also participate in seasonal snow removal operations. A valid CDL Class B and Hoisting License are required.

Why Join Us? As part of the Town of Brooklines Parks and Open Space Division, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the community by maintaining and enhancing our beautiful parks and open spaces. We offer a competitive hourly wage of $28.86 per hour, generous leave time, health and dental insurance benefits, 12 paid holidays, 2 weeks vacation to start, up to 7 personal days, 15 paid sick days, pension system, and excellent working conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate vehicles and equipment, including dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, leaf collector, trucks and trailers, and more.
  • Perform manual work such as mowing lawns and fields, rebuilding baseball diamonds, cleaning tennis courts, weeding fence lines, mulching playgrounds, and emptying barrels in parks.
  • Trim and prune trees and shrubs; make pathway improvements and repairs; perform light masonry work, carpentry, and painting; rake; pick up trash and litter.
  • Perform field maintenance, such as overseeding with tractor or overseeder; paint lines for soccer, football, and lacrosse; roll and aerate fields; fill sand boxes; prepare pitchers mounds; close and winterize fields; put up and dismantle nets and poles; clean courts of leaves and debris; store equipment.
  • May work at the skating rink to make and remove ice, paint ice surface, keep maintenance logs of ice making equipment, drive Zamboni machine to scrape, clean and make ice, and maintain equipment.
  • Plow snow, sand, and shovel snow around public buildings; maintain power equipment, such as mowers and blowers, including lubrication and sharpening of blades.
  • Perform similar or related work as required, or as the situation dictates.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma and two years of experience in labor, heavy equipment operation, and grounds maintenance.
  • Valid Commercial Drivers License, Class B.
  • Valid MA Hoisting Engineers License.

Knowledge, Ability, and Skill:

  • Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, safety practices and work zone safety, labor practices and grounds maintenance activities; basic knowledge of landscaping.
  • Ability to drive and operate potentially dangerous equipment, assist other personnel on projects, lift heavy objects, read plans and diagrams, and recognize maintenance or repair needs of vehicles and equipment.
  • Equipment operation and driving skills.

Physical Requirements: Strenuous physical effort is required. The employee is frequently required to use hands to operate equipment, walk, stand, sit, speak, hear, reach with hands and arms, crouch, crawl, stoop, climb, and continuously mount and dismount from a truck and lift or move items weighing up to 100 pounds. The employee is required to work in adverse weather conditions. Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents and operate equipment and vehicles.

How to Apply: If you're ready to bring your expertise in park maintenance to the Town of Brookline, we want to hear from you! Please apply today! Position open until filled.

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