Human Resources Department
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October 4, 2023
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Results for Department = 'Parks & Expo Center' - Show All
Starting Salary: 105 (A): $18.93/hr.
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Date Posted: 05/11/2023
Deadline: Until filled
General Summary:
The purpose of this job is to maintain the grounds and buildings of county facilities and parks. Performs preventative maintenance tasks, completes equipment inspections and repairs, and places orders to replenish inventory. Maintains maintenance logs and records. Installs and repairs facility infrastructures. Performs pesticide and fertilizer application.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintains, repairs, and improves Parks & Expo Center equipment; performs the full range of preventative maintenance tasks and completes equipment inspections.
- Places orders and maintains inventory, including parts and supplies.
- Serves as liaison for external vendors and maintains maintenance logs and records.
- Maintains and operates Parks & Expo Center equipment, including a fleet of tractors, loaders, commercial lawnmowers, utility vehicles, snowplows, trailers, and small engine lawn maintenance equipment.
- Maintains, repairs, and improves Park & Expo Center facilities; performs plumbing, electrical, and HVAC diagnostics, repair, and construction; maintains maintenance logs and records.
- Installs doors, windows, roofing, siding, trim, etc.; constructs gatehouses and small buildings; remodel restrooms and existing buildings.
- Pours concrete slabs, walkways, and posts; installs flooring and ceiling frames walls; installs drywall and paints.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
- 6 months + training beyond High School
- 1 to 3 years of related work experience in equipment operation and repair and general construction
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Commercial Pesticide Applicators License must be obtained within 180 days of hire.
- Michigan DOT Medical Examiners Certificate - obtained post employment.
VETERANS: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.
To apply: all candidates must submit a Kalamazoo County Application for Employment accompanied by a resume. Application materials may be submitted online.
Starting Salary $15.00/hr.
Part-time 20-40 hrs. /Weekly
Hours Varies
Date Posted: 02/28/2023
Deadline: Until filled
Summary::
Issue park permits, collect fees, assist with event preparation, set‐up, and operation, provide information to the public, and perform maintenance duties to ensure admittance to facilities within guidelines and to provide a clean, safe park.
Responsibilities:
- Issue park permits, collect fees, and monitor vehicles for valid permits.
- Assist with event preparation, set‐up, and operation.
- Provide information and assistance to the general public.
- Prepare receipt records, daily deposits, and other records to provide proper accounting of activities.
- Assist in providing clean, well-maintained, and safe facilities by performing janitorial duties, and maintenance work, including operating mowers and driving Parks vehicles.
Thirty positions (30): Variable hours, evenings, weekdays, weekends & holidays. 20-40 hours per Week focusing on customer service in parks and campgrounds, performing light park maintenance duties, and cleaning park facilities.
Seven (7) positions: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, focusing on mowing, trimming, and park maintenance.
Qualifications:
Education: Must have a high school diploma or GED certification and be a minimum of 18 years old. Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license and pass a background check. Drug testing is a requirement for this position.
Experience: Effective communication skills, ability to do simple math, ability to operate vehicles.
VETERANS: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.
To apply: all candidates must submit a Kalamazoo County Application for Employment accompanied by a resume. Application materials may be submitted online.
or send application to Lisa Conley
Kalamazoo Parks & Expo Center
2900 Lake Street,
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Contact Us
Kristine D. Cunningham
Human Resources Director
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Jean Michaud
Deputy Human Resources Director
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Office Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm
Closed 12:30 – 1:00 pm
Monday - Friday
Human Resources Contact Information:
201 West Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: (269) 383-8998
Fax: (269) 359-3481
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