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How much do park seed jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for park seed in the United States is $18.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Park Seed?

A Park Seed job typically involves working for Park Seed, a company specializing in seeds, plants, and gardening supplies. Roles may include customer service, horticulture, warehouse operations, or marketing. Employees assist with order fulfillment, plant care, and providing gardening expertise to customers. Positions can be seasonal or full-time, depending on company needs.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Park Seed technician?

As a Park Seed Technician, your daily tasks may include preparing soil, planting and germinating seeds, monitoring plant health, and maintaining greenhouse environments. You will often work closely with horticulturists and groundskeeping staff to ensure optimal growth conditions and perform quality checks on seeds and seedlings. The role requires careful documentation of plant progress, adherence to protocols, and regular upkeep of gardening tools and equipment. This hands-on work supports a healthy and vibrant park or nursery environment, contributing directly to the success of horticultural initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Park Seed position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Park Seed Technician role, you need expertise in horticulture, plant propagation, and general gardening, usually supported by experience or education in plant sciences. Familiarity with greenhouse equipment, irrigation systems, and seed handling machinery is often required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and organizational skills are important soft skills for success. These qualifications are critical to ensuring consistent seed quality, healthy plant growth, and smooth operations within a park or nursery setting.

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Infographic showing various Park Seed job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,835 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Seasonal Park Maintenance

Highland Park, IL • On-site

$16.50 - $17/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

Summary: The objective of the Seasonal Park Maintenance position is to be in a support role to a system of public park and recreational site planning, construction and management. Under the direction and supervision of the Park Maintenance Crew Leader and responsible to the Park Operations Manager and Parks Landscape Manager, the Seasonal crew will undertake and be responsible for the completion of routine and special projects as assigned. He or she shall complete his or her assignments to the best of his or her abilities and offer suggestions to improve job efficiency and quality and keep in mind the best interests of the District and fellow employees.
  • Landscaping:
    • Mowing Park district lawns using walk behind and riding equipment
    • Turf maintenance: seeding, sodding, aerating.
    • Weed management includes hand and mechanical control methods Planting trees, shrubs, and other landscape material.
    • Trimming trees and shrubs using hand tools.
    • Horticulture and natural areas management including propagation, seed collection, vegetation removal.
  • Parks
    • Measuring out and painting lines on sports fields.
    • Construction, repair and painting of park and playground equipment.
    • Assist in all phases of seasonal facility preparation and closing.
    • Removing all garbage and refuse materials from parks and playgrounds Inspecting, repairing, constructing, and cleaning all park amenities.
  • Other
    • Communicate matters of departmental interest or importance to the Park Managers in a timely manner.
  • Marginal Functions
    • Driving and Roads
      • General asphalt repair: asphalt patching and striping
      • General road repair: gravel road and parking lot maintenance
      • On and off road driving operation of park district trucks of various sizes and license requirements.
      • Snow removal from all designated parking lots, sidewalks, roads, driveways and pedestrian paths.
  • Facilities and Parks:
    • Custodial work, including cleaning of kitchens, locker rooms, toilets and rest room areas.
    • Painting and finishing for various indoor and outdoor projects
  • Other
    • Maintenance of hand tools
    • Attend seminars and workshops to provide professional growth
    • Customer service; including addressing patron concerns.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and or Experience: The Seasonal Park Maintenance employee must be able to perform routine maintenance tasks of a semi-skilled nature. The employee should have the ability to learn new tasks. The employee should have some mechanical aptitude or knowledge in the use of grounds equipment, including, but not limited to, light duty trucks and hand tools. The employee must be in good physical condition and have sufficient strength to perform heavy manual labor when required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification
Valid driver's license preferred
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 3:00PM
Wage Range: $16.50- 17.00 per hour
Classification: Seasonal, non-exempt
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Working Conditions: The physical environment requires the employee to regularly work in outside weather conditions to be exposed to hot and humid weather, wet conditions, and cold temperatures. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
Benefits:
• Health & Fitness Membership
• Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
• Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf and Raquet Sports.
The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer