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Playground Inspector Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Wayne RESA

S-1 GSTAF (Hall Monitor)

Melvindale, MI · On-site

$16.63 - $17.51/hr

... the playground and/or indoor recess. Supervise students during drop off and dismissal. Cover ... Inspect lavatories, report violations of code of conduct to administration. Keep order and quiet in ...

Oakland Schools

Groundsperson

Waterford, MI

$18.30 - $22.01/hr

... playground equipment. * All duties that involve grounds keeping and grounds maintenance. * Perform repairs through the work order system. * Perform daily pre-trip inspection on all equipment.

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How much do playground inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for playground inspector in Michigan is $47,885.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,600.00 and $55,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a playground inspector do?

A typical day for a Playground Inspector involves conducting site visits to various playgrounds, thoroughly examining equipment and surfacing for wear, potential hazards, and compliance with safety standards. Inspectors document their findings with written reports and photos, and often work closely with maintenance personnel to recommend or oversee necessary repairs. The role frequently requires travel between different sites, outdoor work in varying weather conditions, and occasional follow-ups to ensure issues have been addressed. Collaboration with school administrators, parks departments, or contractors is also common, contributing to safe play environments for children.

What is a playground inspector?

A Playground Inspector is responsible for inspecting and ensuring the safety of playground equipment and surfaces. They identify hazards, assess wear and tear, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards. Inspectors may work for local governments, schools, parks, or private organizations. Their role helps prevent accidents and creates a safe play environment for children. Regular inspections, reporting issues, and recommending repairs or improvements are key parts of the job.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a playground inspector?

To thrive as a Playground Inspector, you need thorough knowledge of safety standards, hazard identification, and playground equipment maintenance, often supported by certification such as CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector). Familiarity with inspection checklists, reporting software, and digital documentation tools is typically required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help inspectors collaborate with maintenance teams and report findings clearly. These abilities are vital to ensuring playgrounds remain safe and compliant for children and the community.

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Infographic showing various Playground Inspector job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,885 per year, or $23 per hour.

PARKS SUPERINTENDENT (PARKS AND RECREATION)

Genesee County, MI

Flint, MI • On-site

$31.07/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Genesee County (Michigan) rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

663rd of 846 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Starting Pay: $31.0659 Hourly ($64,617)Step A: $33.0750 Hourly ($68,796)Step B: $35.4928 Hourly ($73,825)Step C: $35.9990 Hourly ($74,878)Step D: $37.9957 Hourly ($79,031)Step E: $39.3293 Hourly ($81,805)Step F: $40.7351 Hourly ($84,729)MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Five (5) years' experience in building and grounds, facility management or other related position.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours (may be required to be on call).Have or obtain within one (1) year of hire: Commercial Pesticide Application Certification, Certified Playground Inspector and any other certification which are needed for parks operations.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of skilled professional duties in the operation, management, maintenance and repair of park facilities, warehousing and inventory control; supervises a wide variety of staff; works under general supervision performs related duties as required.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:Plans, organizes and supervises maintenance and repair of all buildings, facilities and grounds, as well as designated construction projectsPlans and supervises warehouse operations including purchasing, equipment repair and functions of the motor poolCoordinates work with contractors on park construction projectsConducts field inspections to review the status of park projects, maintenance of buildings, grounds areas and related facilitiesPrepares cost estimates and tentative budgets for individual projectsGives technical advice and assistance to subordinates and acts as liaison to professional consultantsTrains and supervises a wide variety of subordinates and assigns and reviews their workEstablishes annual maintenance programs for facilities and groundsDevelops annual goals and evaluates progress towards those goalsMaintains current inventory information of parts, equipment and facilities, which is used to update the Parks data base inventory programCoordinates equipment schedules and assignmentsPlease see the attached job description for more details.
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