What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Park Worker position at Silver Lake State Park?
Silver Lake State Park currently has positions to fill at the ORV Area and Campground. This is a seasonal position ending on October 11, 2025.
If you are interested in laying the foundation for a career in natural resources, a seasonal park worker position with the DNR Parks and Recreation Division may be right for you.
These frontline staff help answer visitor questions, register campers, clean park buildings, mow grass, maintain trails and more. The positions start at an hourly rate of $15.00 and offer flexible scheduling (up to 1,040 hours between April and October) and may qualify for academic or internship credit.
Applicants should be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be able to work weekends and holidays.
The position requires employees to:
Sell Recreation Passport and ORV Permits
Register camps using a computerized registration system
Perform landscaping duties, lawn mowing, string trimming, shoveling and leaf removal
Ensure customer compliance with park regulations
Perform janitorial duties including cleaning and maintaining restroom and shower buildings
This position requires employees to work days, afternoons, evenings and / or nights including holidays and weekends. Duties and schedules may change periodically during employment period. Full time employment during operating season is preferred. A State of Michigan benefit package will not be provided for this position.
Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory and proof of valid driver's license and social security card is required at time of hire. On site housing is not available.
Be aware that considerable physical effort may be required on a regular basis to complete some outdoor maintenance tasks. This job requires standing in some work locations for long periods of time. Work may be performed in wet, cold or hot conditions. Outdoor activities may account for 50% or more of the work time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Night shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mears, MI 49436: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15