Laborer (Parks and Rec)

City of Greensboro - Laborer (Parks and Recreation)

Hourly Rate: $16.55 | Location: Greensboro, NC 27401 | Job Type: Active Roster Temporary | Job Number: 04841 | Department: Parks and Recreation | Opening Date: 04/08/2025 | Closing Date: 04/22/2025 at 11:59 PM (Eastern)

Important Information About Roster Positions

Thank you for considering a roster position with the City of Greensboro! These positions are an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to our community. Please review the details below to ensure you understand the nature of roster employment:

• Hourly Employment: Roster positions are paid hourly and do not include benefits such as medical, dental, or vision insurance, life insurance, paid leave, or paid holidays.
• Limited Hours: Roster employees may work up to, but no more than, 1,000 hours in a 12 month period.  
• Pension System: Roster positions are not eligible for membership in the city’s pension system.

While roster positions do not include benefits, they are often a pathway to full-time, benefited employment with the City. Many of our current full-time employees started in roster positions, and we encourage you to explore this opportunity as a potential first step in your career with us.

We value the contributions of all our team members and look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to serving the community.

Why Join Us: 

The City of Greensboro is committed to building the kind of community we all want to live in—safe, welcoming, vibrant, and connected. We measure our success by the level of trust and satisfaction we earn from the people we serve. Our Parks and Recreation Department is nationally accredited and a four-time winner of the National Gold Medal Award for excellence. We focus on enhancing our parks, strengthening community partnerships, and creating meaningful programs that connect and inspire. If you’re someone who enjoys working outdoors, being part of a team, and making Greensboro a better place—we’d love to have you on board!

About the Role:

As a Laborer with Greensboro Parks and Recreation, you'll help maintain and care for our beautiful public spaces. From mowing and landscaping to tree work and equipment operation, your efforts will help keep parks and open spaces clean, safe, and enjoyable for all.

Key Responsibilities: 

Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, landscaping, and weed-eating; use a variety of tools and equipment (e.g., push mowers, weed-eaters, chainsaws, tractors); assist with tree work and general upkeep of parks and rights-of-way; follow verbal and written instructions to complete tasks safely and efficiently; work around traffic and heavy equipment; report early in the mornings and be prepared for work in various weather conditions; maintain reliable communication (home or cell phone contact required).

Physical Requirements: 

This role requires standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working outdoors in all types of weather.

This job is Non-Exempt under FLSA.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED “OR” equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver's License

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• Landscape Experience
• Mowing Experience

Salary : $17