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PARK ATTENDANT

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$18.70/hr

... grass seed. * Coordinates and assists in the daily operations of the spray ground at Dagg Park to include but not limited to daily start-up and shut down, scheduled water testing and recording ...

GENEVA PARK DISTRICT

Part- Time Naturalist

Geneva, IL

$15 - $18/hr

Under the direction of the Manager of Peck Farm Park Interpretive Center, Superintendent of ... species removal, seed collection, plantings, etc. 10. General maintenance of the Peck House ...

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Lyon Roofing Inc

Yard/Shop Hand

Mars Hill, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

... seed, straw, roofing materials, and other products safely and efficiently. Provide courteous and knowledgeable assistance to customers with product handling and pickup. Represent Parker's Farm Supply ...

Pear VC

Executive Assistant - Pear VC

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

Pear VC Pear VC is an early stage venture firm based in Menlo Park, with offices in San Francisco and Menlo Park. We're specialists in pre-seed and seed and partner with founders at the earliest ...

Pear VC

Executive Assistant - Pear VC

Austin, TX · On-site

Pear VC Pear VC is an early stage venture firm based in Menlo Park, with offices in San Francisco and Menlo Park. We're specialists in pre-seed and seed and partner with founders at the earliest ...

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How much do park seed jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 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 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.

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 is a Park Seed job?

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.

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Infographic showing various Park Seed job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,835 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Park Maintenance I Turf Technician

Park Dist of Highland Park

Highland Park, IL • On-site

$28.37 - $31/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job description

Summary: Responsible for semi-skilled maintenance work for a system of public park and recreational areas. Responsible for maintenance of athletic fields including equipment operation, irrigation systems and inspection of athletic and park turf conditions, as well as the completion of routine and special projects as assigned. Completes daily assignments, as directed by a Parks Manager and assigned by the Park Maintenance Crew Leader. Other responsibilities include offering suggestions and recommendations to improve job efficiency and quality, while following Park District policies and procedures, and completing work in the best interests of the district.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Turf and Irrigation
  • Responsible for the upkeep of athletic fields, including but not limited to aerating, repairing worn out turf, top dressing, overseeding, fertilizing, and other general maintenance and care tasks.
  • Performs preventive maintenance and repairs to outdoor athletic fields and irrigation systems.
  • Measuring out and painting athletic field lines on sports fields.
  • Provide input in preparation of the operating budget for related material needs, including assessing equipment needs.
  • Work with managers to order and maintain inventory of turf and fertilizer supplies, grass seed, , topsoil, and irrigation supplies.
  • Maintain records of seed and organic fertilizer applications.
  • Perform turf maintenance, including aerating, overseeding, fertilizing, on turf throughout District outdoor properties.

Driving
  • On and off-road driving/operation of park district trucks of various sizes, including pulling a trailer.
  • Operate tractors with various implements.
  • Snow removal from all designated parking lots, sidewalks, roads, driveways and pedestrian paths.
  • Operation of light and heavy mechanical construction equipment.

Landscaping
  • Mowing park district turf using walk-behind and riding equipment.
  • Weed management including hand and mechanical control methods. The use of chemicals is restricted to limited situations.
  • Planting trees, shrubs and other landscape material.
  • Trimming trees and shrubs using hand tools, power equipment and lift equipment.
  • Horticulture and assist natural areas management including; propagation, seed collection, vegetation removal, controlled burning.

Parks/Facilities
  • 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.
  • Inspect, repair, construct, and clean all park amenities.
  • Making and maintaining ice rinks.
  • Custodial work, including cleaning of kitchens, locker rooms, toilets and restroom areas.
  • Painting and finishing for various indoor and outdoor projects.
  • General asphalt repair: asphalt patching and striping.
  • General road repair: gravel road and parking lot maintenance.

Other
  • Communicate matters of departmental interest or importance to the Park Operations Manager or Parks Landscape Manager in a timely manner.
  • Maintenance of machinery and hand tools.
  • Attend seminars and workshops to provide professional growth.
  • Customer service; including addressing patron concerns.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: May train and provide direction to other full-time, part-time and seasonal employees as assigned.
Education and/or Experience: Two-year college associate's degree in landscaping, turf management, or related field or at least three (3) years specialized training and experience in landscape and turf management. Able to perform routine maintenance tasks of a semi-skilled nature. Knowledge of basic construction methods, drainage techniques, basic planting and care of landscape materials is required. Basic knowledge of trade skills, in at least one (1) of the building trades is preferred (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, masonry) for cross-training opportunities but not required. Familiarity with GIS/GPS mapping software and hardware preferred.
Required Skills/Abilities
  • Use of grounds equipment, including, but not limited to, tractors, loaders, trucks, chainsaws, hand-operated pesticide applications equipment, lifts, woodchippers, snowblowers, power and hand tools.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to be flexible and learn new tasks.
  • Ability to work independently
  • American Red Cross CPR/AED
  • Valid driver's license
  • Must obtain and keep current with the State of Illinois Pesticide Operator License (be able to obtain within 6 months of hire)
  • Moderate proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel

Schedule: M-F 6:30 AM-3:00PM
Classification: full-time non-exempt
Benefits:
The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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