Temp Idlewild Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : City of Reno, NV
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 9514-25-NCS-PM
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Park Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/26/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Are you looking for a fulfilling job that allows you to make a positive impact on your community? If so, we have great opportunities for you to support your local Parks & Recreation department.
The City of Reno is currently accepting applications for various Parks Maintenance part-time positions. These positions allow you to support our parks and natural areas, which are essential for the wellbeing of our community and wildlife. Salaries and hours vary by position and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Read through the job descriptions and supplemental information below for the details regarding each position.
Available Positions:

• Horticultural Attendant ($16.75-$23.75/hour) (Approximately April-October)
• Idlewild Train Operator ($16.75-$23.75/hour) (Approximately May-September)
• Park Maintenance Helper ($16.75-$23.75/hour) (Available year-round)

Join us in making a difference in our community. Apply for one of our positions today and join a team of passionate individuals committed to creating a better future for our community.
Positions will remain open until filled. You are encouraged to apply early.
Examples of Essential Functions
Horticultural Attendant:

• Water hanging baskets, planting, weeding in an outdoor environment.
• Gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities.

Idlewild Train Operator:

• Operate and perform basic service of the children's train and related equipment.

Park Maintenance Helper:

• Perform a variety of maintenance and repair functions at City parks and related facilities including janitorial maintenance, turf maintenance, landscaping and general groundskeeping duties.

Minimum Qualifications
Horticultural Attendant:

• Age: 18
• Experience: One year of paid work experience in similar work
• Required Certifications: Valid driver's license and high school diploma or equivalent

Idlewild Train Operator:

• Age: 18
• Experience: One year of paid work experience in similar work
• Required Certifications: Valid driver's license and high school diploma or equivalent

Park Maintenance Helper:

• Age: 18
• Experience: One year of paid work experience in similar work
• Required Certifications: Valid driver's license and high school diploma or equivalent

Supplemental Information
How to apply:
Submit your application and supplemental questionnaire online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reno. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk, any locations of Nevada Job Connect, and any local library or educational facility.
If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627. Questions about the information on this announcement should be directed to Parks and Recreation at 775-334-2270.
When does this recruitment close?This recruitment is continuous, meaning we will continue to take applications and will not have a closing date.
When should I submit my application?As soon as possible, once we receive your application we will contact you about the next steps of the process.
No Benefits Offered for this position
01
Select all the positions that you would like to be considered for.

• Horticultural Attendant
• Idlewild Train Operator
• Park Maintenance Helper

02
Some positions require applicants to be at a certain age. Do you meet the age requirements of the position(s) you would like to be considered for?

• Yes
• No

03
This position requires work in the outdoor field environment and exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions. Are you able to meet this physical requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question