Grounds Facilities Maintenance Worker

Shaker; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Shaker Heights is seeking a maintenance worker for parks, playgrounds and facilities. The role includes snow removal, room setup, facility sanitation and grounds upkeep, with emphasis on safe operation of tools and equipment.

Wage starts at 25.01 USD per hour with a $1,500 signing bonus and potential year-one pay increases for additional training. Training and travel costs are covered by the city.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some experience in maintenance and repair of buildings and playgrounds.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Medium to heavy physical work capability.

Responsibilities

• Waters grass and plants; removes snow; vacuums buildings.
• Sets up and takes down rooms for activities and meetings; relocates furniture.
• Maintains building; cleans restrooms, locker rooms; keeps facilities clean.
• Monitors supplies and informs managers of needs.
• Rakes and cleans playground surfaces; adds sand/materials as required.
• Operates ice resurfacing equipment and related tools.

Skills

Ice resurfacing

Building & playground upkeep

Tools operation

Reading & writing communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Carpentry basics

Automotive equipment

Measuring devices

Ice resurfacing equipment

Job description

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Job Opportunities

The City of Shaker Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. The City does not hire external candidates who use any form of tobacco or nicotine products.

Full-time including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Hourly Rate: $25.01 per hour. There is a $1,500 signing bonus. Successful completion of position-related training classes can result in a $1.00 hourly increase in pay during the first year of employment. Additional wage increases of up to $2.00 per hour are available for advanced training opportunities. The City of Shaker Heights pays for the training and travel expenses.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Waters grass and plants as needed; removes snow from sidewalks; vacuums buildings.
• Sets-up and takes down rooms for activities and meetings; returns furniture and equipment to storage area after use; moves office furniture and building equipment.
• Maintains building; cleans restrooms and locker rooms; ensures buildings and playgrounds are clean and litter free.
• Monitors building and cleaning supplies; informs Building Managers of supply needs.
• Rakes and cleans playground surfaces; adds sand, gravel, and related playground material as required.
• Maintains baseball and soccer fields; paints foul lines and drag lines.
• Maintains playground equipment; performs limited carpentry and repair work; installs and maintains signs.
• Operates power tools and specialized landscaping and maintenance equipment.
• Opens and closes skating rink, playgrounds, tennis courts and swimming pool; sharpens ice skates; replaces skate laces.
• Ensures security of park, playgrounds, and related facilities.
• Operates ice resurfacing equipment; ensures ice is smooth for figure skating, hockey and public skating.
• Maintains temperature of ice and rink area; ensures compressors are operating properly.
• Assists customers; helps customers locate locker rooms; responds to customers questions on ice rink policies, schedules, hours of operation, etc.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of ice resurfacing and maintenance practices and procedures; general knowledge of practices and procedures involved in the maintenance of buildings, playgrounds, and parks; general knowledge in the use of common hand and power tools; general knowledge of the safe operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment; ability to read and communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to perform medium and heavy physical work; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with associates and the general public.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings and playgrounds, and in the use of related equipment.

Special Requirements

None

Physical Requirements

This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of 75 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Shaker Heights does not hire individuals who use or test positive for tobacco or nicotine products.

EOE

Category Parks & Recreation Status Open Union Position Salary $25.01 per hour; Full-time including evenings, weekends, and holidays.$1,500 signing bonusSee job description for additional information. Posted September 2, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled