Parks and Recreation Seasonal -Parks Maintenance Divison

Are you looking for a fulfilling job that allows you to make a positive impact on your community? If so, we have great opportunities for you to support your local Parks & Recreation department.

The City of Reno is currently accepting applications for various Parks Maintenance part-time positions. These positions allow you to support our parks and natural areas, which are essential for the wellbeing of our community and wildlife. Salaries and hours vary by position and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Read through the job descriptions and supplemental information below for the details regarding each position.

• Horticultural Attendant ($16.75–$23.75/hour) – Approximately April–October
• Idlewild Train Operator ($16.75–$23.75/hour) – Approximately May–September
• Park Maintenance Helper ($16.75–$23.75/hour) – Available year‑round

Join us in making a difference in our community. Apply for one of our positions today and join a team of passionate individuals committed to creating a better future for our community. Positions will remain open until filled. You are encouraged to apply early.

• Water hanging baskets, planting, weeding in an outdoor environment.
• Gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities.

• Age: 18
• Experience:
  
  One year of paid work experience in similar work
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver's license and high school diploma or equivalent

• Operate and perform basic service of the children’s train and related equipment.

• Age: 18
• Experience:
  
  One year of paid work experience in similar work
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver's license and high school diploma or equivalent

• Perform a variety of maintenance and repair functions at City parks and related facilities including janitorial maintenance, turf maintenance, landscaping and general groundskeeping duties.

• Age: 18
• Experience:
  
  One year of paid work experience in similar work
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver's license and high school diploma or equivalent

Submit your application and supplemental questionnaire online o.gov/jobs. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk, any locations of Nevada Job Connect, and any local library or educational facility.

If you are having difficulty logging into your  profile, please call the applicant support line at . Questions about the information on this announcement should be directed to Parks and Recreation at .

This recruitment is continuous, meaning we will continue to take applications and will not have a closing date.

As soon as possible, once we receive your application we will contact you about the next steps of the process.