Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Maintenance Worker Internal & External Posting

THE CITY OF JACKSON IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-

TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Maintenance Worker – Internal & External Posting 

** EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER **
The City of Jackson is committed to becoming a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We are dedicated to creating an environment that fully embraces all our differences and shared experiences.

General Summary: Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, operates various pieces of construction type equipment in the process of maintaining parks, trails, public rights-of-way, buildings, and properties. Performs a variety of tasks from general maintenance of buildings, cemeteries, cemetery burials, athletic fields, landscaping, lawn care, weed control, sidewalks, community pool and catch basins. Operates equipment in the removal of snow, ice and the loading and spreading of various types of materials related to work assignments. Performs maintenance of turf and golf course landscaping. Performs general maintenance, minor repairs, cleanup of equipment. Works to maintain and repair equipment and machinery at the Parks and Cemetery garage. Performs other related activities as assigned.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee must be able to squat, stoop, or kneel. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds of material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Eligibility Requirements: High school graduate or G.E.D. with four (4) or more years of routine operation and maintenance of dump trucks, backhoes, and related equipment, as well as experience in the repair of machinery and equipment including industrial size pumps, motors and compressors, or equivalent combination of job-related education and experience. Must demonstrate working knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in operation and maintenance of machinery, troubleshooting techniques, and basic mechanics and electricity. Must possess good driving record at time of appointment.

Must possess valid Michigan Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire, and good driving record at time of appointment and must be licensed to operate job required equipment as mandated by State law and must maintain licensure during employment in this classification.

It is the policy of the city to promote and encourage the recruitment, hiring, training and advancement of all persons and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, source or level of income, height, weight, religious or political opinion, union affiliation, and physical or mental handicap unrelated to the individual's ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position.

Grade: 306
Starting at $47,472.00

Benefit Package, including:
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Pension program
• Deferred compensation plan (457)
• Healthcare savings plan.

Date Posted: March 27, 2026
Application Deadline: April 10, 2026

To Apply:
• Visit the City of Jackson website at www.cityofjackson.org and view the Personnel and Labor Relations Department page.
• Click on the job title you wish to apply for under job opportunities and submit your information to include a resume. You will receive an email once you apply including the next steps which includes completing a City of Jackson application.