Also called: Parks Technician, Park Aide
Keeps parks clean, safe, and working: mowing, fixing picnic shelters, clearing trails, and cleaning restrooms.
Park maintenance crews start early, empty trash, repair playground equipment, mow ball fields, clear storm-downed trees, and set up for weekend events.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree needed; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 37-3011: Faster than average (5% to 6%).
Low risk for 10 years. Robot mowers may take some lawn work; fixing shelters, clearing trails and cleaning stay human.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply on your city, county or state parks job page for seasonal park aide or maintenance jobs First: Government hiring with a background check; usually several weeks
Classes: Construction CTE, Small engines.
Official data: O*NET occupation 37-3011.
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