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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal trail maintenance in the United States is $16.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Trail Maintenance vs Trail Crew Member?

AspectSeasonal Trail MaintenanceTrail Crew Member
CertificationsBasic outdoor safety, trail maintenance certificationsSame as Seasonal Trail Maintenance
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, seasonal, often remote trail sitesOutdoor, seasonal trail sites, often in national or state parks
Employer & IndustryForestry, parks, outdoor recreation organizationsNational parks, conservation groups, outdoor agencies
Job FocusPerforming trail repairs, clearing, erosion controlAssisting with trail building, maintenance, and cleanup

Both roles involve outdoor work focused on trail upkeep, often during peak seasons. Seasonal Trail Maintenance typically emphasizes repairing and maintaining existing trails, while Trail Crew Members may participate in broader trail construction and restoration projects. Both positions require outdoor skills and safety certifications, making them closely related in the outdoor recreation industry.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Trail Maintenance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,778 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

Volunteer, Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

City of Overland Park

Overland Park, KS • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

City Of Overland Park rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

98th of 855 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

The City of Overland Park has a Volunteer, Arboretum & Botanical Gardens position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.
JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Engages visitors within the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens as scheduled. Areas include gardening/maintenance, greeting and phone answering, conservation management, education programs, special event support, gift shop support, feed and monitor birds, and train operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Greeters:
  • Provide day to day support of operations.
  • Welcomes the public and assists in answering questions both in person and on the phone.
  • Helps to respond to visitors needs and concerns, engaging staff as needed.

Tour Guides:
  • Provide walking or golf cart tours.
  • Lead individuals or groups, providing pertinent information and answering questions.

Garden/Maintenance:
  • Assist staff with planting, weeding and the general maintenance of the gardens.
  • May perform other garden bed maintenance work.

Trail Maintenance:
  • Perform trail maintenance such as trimming, cleaning up and spreading mulch along paths.
  • Invasive species removal and clean up on the prairie and other affected areas.
  • Support staff with other miscellaneous tasks as needed.
  • May operate hand tools and power tools

Education Programs:
  • Supports educational activities and programs at the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
  • May help in curriculum and activities development.
  • Meets and greets visitors, orients them to group activities and may lead educational activities.
  • May give tours - walking or golf cart tours

Special Event Support:
  • Assist in the setup, delivery, and breakdown of events. May be involved in event planning as needed.
  • Supports a wide range of different activities including but not limited to: Wine Tastings, Community Events, Large scale fundraising events, Seasonal Holiday events, and weddings.
  • May be asked to help move chairs and tables.

Birding Program:
  • Maintain and fill all hummingbird and seed feeders.
  • Maintain bird houses
  • Assist with blue bird monitoring.
  • May assist with bird walk observations.
  • May assist in cleaning the bird watch area.

Gift Shop Support:
  • Assist staff with counting and pricing inventory, organizing displays, and other duties as necessary.

EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Basic eighth grade education.

>Greeters:
SKILLS:
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Basic reading and math skills.
  • Good memory skills.
  • Interpersonal and customer service skills.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to receive training and maintain knowledge of Greeter responsibilities.
  • Ability to engage the public in conversation.
  • Ability to work under distracting conditions.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations.
  • Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to greet and assist the general public.
  • Ability to sit or stand and be attentive for extended periods of time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):
  • None.

Tour Guides:
SKILLS:
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Basic reading skills.
  • Good memory skills.
  • Interpersonal and customer service skills.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to receive training and maintain knowledge of tour guide responsibilities.
  • Ability to engage the public in conversation.
  • Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work independently or in group setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to greet and assist the general public.
  • Ability to sit, stand or walk and be attentive for extended periods of time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):
  • None.

Garden/Maintenance:
SKILLS:
  • Physical dexterity.
  • Use of hand tools to carry out work.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to receive training and maintain knowledge of general garden maintenance.
  • Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to traverse uneven ground.
  • Ability to bend, kneel or stand for extended period.
  • Exposure to extreme environmental conditions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):
  • None.

Trail Maintenance:
SKILLS:
  • Physical dexterity.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to receive training and maintain knowledge of general trail maintenance.
  • Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to traverse uneven ground.
  • Ability to bend, kneel or stand for extended period.
  • Exposure to extreme environmental conditions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):
  • None.

Birding Activities:
SKILLS:
  • Physical dexterity.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to receive training and maintain knowledge of tasks performed by bird volunteers.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations
  • Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to traverse uneven ground.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to walk longer distances
  • Exposure to extreme environmental conditions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):
  • None.

<>Education Programs:
  • Supports educational activities and programs at the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
  • May lead small group activities.
  • May help in curriculum and activities development.

Special Event Support:
  • Assist in the setup, delivery, and breakdown of events. May be involved in event planning as needed.
  • Supports a wide range of different activities including but not limited to: Wine Tastings, Community Events, Large scale fundraising events, Seasonal Holiday events, and weddings.
  • May be asked to help move chairs and tables.

Gift Shop Support:
SKILLS:
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Basic reading and math skills.
  • Good memory skills.
  • Interpersonal and customer service skills.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to receive training and maintain knowledge of Gift shop duties.
  • Ability to engage the public in conversation.
  • Ability to work under distracting conditions.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations.
  • Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to greet and assist the general public.
  • Ability to sit or stand and be attentive for extended periods of time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):
  • None.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
No City residency requirement.
Must successfully pass a background check.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.
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