Parks & Horticulture Seasonal Staff | 2024

Definition

The City of Davenport is currently seeking dynamic individuals to fill our seasonal positions in the Park Maintenance Division for the Parks and Recreation Department. This includes seasonal employees for our Parks Ambassadors, Horticulture operations, and the operation of our 40 acre Soccer Complex.

Apply online athttps://bit.ly/parkssummerjob

Discounted Classes: All City employees receive 20% off Park Amenities, including: adult and youth sports leagues, camps, theatre classes, and even shelter and facility rentals.

Examples Of Duties

PARK MAINTENANCE LABORER:40 hours per week, including some weekend hours. Parks positions include: large mower operators, trim crews, janitorial crews, baseball field crew and light maintenance staff.

Operates large and small mowing tractors, cleans restrooms, removes litter and performs general light maintenance. Experience in lawn care and janitorial experience preferred.

HORTICULTURE LABORER: 40 hour per week, includes weekend hours. Position will include: Horticulture planting and maintenance in beds throughout the city's parks system and property, working in Vander Veer Botanical Park and Conservatory watering, planting and weeding, maintaining Summer Theme show at the Park, cleaning the facility/park, and working closely with full time staff and other seasonal employees.

Qualifications

Must possess a valid driver's license and steel-toed shoes for most positions.

Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport.

For most positions, must pass a background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport.