Parks Maintenance Worker

Salary: $19.67 Hourly
Location : Whitefish City Hall, 418 E. Second Street, Whitefish, MT
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2026-0008
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 02/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 5:00 PM Mountain


General Purpose
The City of Whitefish, Montana is actively recruiting for the Parks Maintenance Worker position for our Parks & Recreation Department. We welcome your inquiries and encourage you to apply!
One of the fastest growing cities in Montana, Whitefish is consistently rated one of the best small towns in America and was named one of the top 25 ski towns in the world by National Geographic. It is located on the shores of Whitefish Lake and the base of Big Mountain - home to Whitefish Mountain Resort. Whitefish also boasts over 36 miles of natural surface single-track mountain biking and hiking trails with 10 trailheads, golfing, world class dining, two professional live theater companies, and is only thirty minutes from Glacier National Park.
This position will remain open until filled.
This position will be filled on a seasonal basis to work for the approximate time period of June 2026 - August 2026.
For assistance with online application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email
EOE-AA-M/F-VET-DISABILITY
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds and parks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the supervision of the Parks Foreman.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May supervise community service workers or temporary employees as required and assigned.

Job Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by the Parks Maintenance Worker. The following duties are typical for this classification and are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
This position serves an important role in the operations of the City and requires a consistent and dependable presence during assigned hours of work. It is expected that every employee should be on time, full prepared, every day that the employee is scheduled to work.
As directed, orient, train and supervise the work activities of temporary employees and community service workers. Assure work is performed in accordance with sound safety practices set forth by the Parks Foreman.
Assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
Assists in Urban Forestry techniques in removal, pruning, planting, care, and treatment of urban trees.
Perform all functions of parks maintenance at a high level of proficiency.
Proficiently operate all assigned equipment and vehicles to perform any operation within the capacity of the machine as necessary to accomplish required work.

Operates numerous types of equipment such as self-propelled commercial mowers, tractors, loader, dump truck, turf renovation equipment, welder, jack hammer, trencher, backhoe, etc.
Performs semi-skilled interior and exterior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry and electrical work.
Flexible to be available for emergency call-outs during off time.
Performs other duties as assigned.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Maintenance techniques in the care, construction and operation of City Parks systems, including athletic fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, parks, shelters, open spaces and green belts.
Playground inspection, installation and maintenance.

Desired Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and
2. Two years of experience in repair and maintenance work, or
3. Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Must have sufficient experience in the field of parks maintenance to have acquired an extensive knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in all phases, including a basic general knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, cement work, and irrigation systems.
2. Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
3. Working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
4. Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
5. Ability to read and interpret technical materials pertaining to grounds maintenance, including catalogs, blueprints on buildings and irrigation systems, journals, and manuals.
6. Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to work effectively as a team member; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to work safely; ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Montana State Driver's License. Knowledge of Turf Irrigation. Knowledge of Urban Forestry.

Supplemental Information
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Pickup truck; lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, aerator, chain saw, edger, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems; miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; janitorial equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or rarely move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee rarely works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Whitefish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Whitefish does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, creed, political idea, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or expression in its hiring or employment practices.
A "Seasonal" employee means a permanent employee who is designated as seasonal, who performs duties interrupted by the seasons, and who may be recalled without the loss of rights or benefits accrued during the preceding season.


A "Temporary" employee is designated as temporary for a definite period of time not to exceed 12 months, performs duties on a temporary basis, is not eligible for permanent status, is terminated at the end of employment period, and is not eligible to become a permanent employee without a competitive selection process.


A "Short-Term Worker" is a person who may be hired without using a competitive hiring process for an hourly wage , may not work for more than 90 days in a continuous 12-month period, is not eligible for permanent status, may not be hired into a permanent position without a competitive selection process, may be discharged without cause, and is not eligible to earn leave and holiday benefits.

Employees classified as "seasonal" or "temporary" may receive and use the following benefits as outlined in the City of Whitefish Personnel Policy:

• Holidays
• Annual Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave

Benefits of working for the City of Whitefish include:

• Parks & Recreation After School and Summer Day Camp services provided at no cost to employees.
• Whitefish Workforce Assistance Program - designed to help full-time and seasonal equivalent employees to successfully live and work in the Whitefish area by providing rental assistance - click to learn more and understand your eligibility.