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City of Kentwood

Park Custodian

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $18/hr

Posted: 1 day ago

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 10 hours ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/16/2026

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$33,779 / year median in Michigan

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Help Keep Our Parks Beautiful & Community-Ready - Join us as a seasonal Park Custodian The City of Kentwood is hiring Park Custodians in the Parks and Recreation Department. If you take pride in clean spaces, enjoy working outdoors, and want to make a visible impact in your community, this is the role for you. Pay & Perks The hourly pay rate for this position is $18.00. Seasonal and irregular part-time team members enjoy a variety of perks, including: Discounted recreation program registrations 10% discount on one room or shelter rental per year Free CPR training for certain positions The opportunity to enjoy the parks and facilities you help maintain What Youll Do As a Park Custodian, youll help create clean, safe, and welcoming park spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy all season long.

Responsibilities include:

Cleaning restrooms, shelters, and park facilities Performing routine custodial care and minor maintenance Monitoring park areas for cleanliness and safety needs Preparing spaces for daily visitors and community events Your work directly supports thousands of park guests each year. What Were Looking For Were seeking reliable, self-motivated individuals who enjoy hands-on work and being part of a team that serves the community.

Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age or older Valid drivers license required Custodial or maintenance experience is helpful, but not required Please review the full job description for additional details. Why Join Our Team? Make a meaningful impact in your community Work outdoors in Kentwoods parks Gain valuable facilities and maintenance experience Be part of a supportive Parks & Recreation team Enjoy flexible seasonal scheduling About Parks & Recreation Kentwood Parks and Recreation enhances quality of life through recreational, natural, and cultural experiences. With miles of trails, multiple parks, and hundreds of programs and events year-round, the department plays a vital role in serving residents of all ages and abilities. Apply Today Step into a role where your work is seen and appreciated every day. Apply now and help keep Kentwoods parks clean, safe, and ready for the community to enjoy.