Seasonal Park Maintenance Assistant

Salary: $24.00 HourlyLocation : Parks DepartmentJob Type: SeasonalJob Number: 202500030Department: Leisure ServicesDivision: ParksOpening Date: 01/30/2026Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionDescriptionThe Town of South Kingstown is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Seasonal Parks Maintenance Assistant. The South Kingstown Parks & Recreation Department is committed to serving the needs of the community by providing enriching recreation experiences and quality facilities. The Parks Division is responsible for the care and maintenance of all Town parks and playgrounds, municipal grounds, athletic fields, school athletic fields, the Town Beach, and various public green spaces including the Bike Path.Salary$24 per hourScheduleTemporary Non Union 20 to 40 hours per week position for up to a total of 16 weeks.Position will work between the hours of 6:00am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday.These positions will work during the months of May through August.Examples of DutiesThe position's duties include mowing, edging, pruning trees, shrubs, and brush, weeding, planting grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees, and leaf cleanup and other seasonal prep and cleanup. Other duties are preparing athletic fields for use, and measuring, lining, grading, and maintaining fields; setting up facilities for events, breaking down following events, restroom cleaning, trash pickup, painting, and other repair work and maintenance as needed. The position requires the ability to perform assorted tasks requiring manual labor for extended periods under unfavorable weather conditions when necessary.Typical QualificationsApplicants must have a demonstrated ability to skillfully, safely, and efficiently operate related tools and equipment. Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with fellow employees and the public, and to effectively deal with others in a helpful, respectful, and courteous manner. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid drivers license.