Laborer (Parks)

City of Cleveland Heights; Cleveland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland Heights is seeking a Laborer to support the Parks & Public Properties division. The position is 40 hours weekly with flexible scheduling, including potential nights and weekends.

Responsibilities include maintaining outdoor facilities and assisting with indoor building tasks as needed. Candidates must hold a valid Ohio CDL Class B and be able to lift up to 100 pounds and perform strenuous labor in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Ohio CDL Class B license.
• Experience driving large vehicles (pickup and dump trucks) preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform manual labor outdoors in all weather.
• Able to lift approximately 100 pounds safely.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and chemical handling.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with coworkers and public.
• Available for emergencies requiring overtime hours.
• Reliable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting, snow removal, horticulture activities, and litter collection.
• Operate vehicles: pickup trucks, salt trucks, snowplows, mowers, and tractors.
• Operate equipment: chainsaws and brush chippers.
• Maintain outdoor facilities: ballfields, pools, ice rink, courts, shelters, skate park, fields, and restrooms.
• May perform indoor duties, including interior maintenance of buildings.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual labor outdoors

Communication skills

Reliability

Emergency readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

SUMMARY:

The City of Cleveland Heights is seeking a Laborer for the Division of Parks & Public Properties. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, depending on the season.

This position is for 40 hours a week, but requires flexibility in scheduling and duties. Weekly distribution of hours determined by the needs of the division. Applicants should be able to work nights and weekends if required.

This position receives instructions from the first or second shift foreman depending on the shift assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grass cutting and snow removal, horticulture activities, collection of leaves and litter.
• Operation of vehicles, including pickup trucks, salt trucks, snowplows, mowers and tractors.
• Operation of equipment, including chain saws and brush chippers.
• The ongoing daily maintenance of ballfields, pools, ice rink, basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic shelters, skate park, soccer fields and all outdoor/indoor restroom facilities
• May also include indoor duties, including interior maintenance of buildings

QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B is required for this position.
• Experience driving various types of larger vehicles including pickup and dump trucks is preferred
• Be in excellent physical condition with the ability to perform manual labor outdoors in all climatic conditions
• The ability to safely lift approximately 100 pounds independently
• Knowledge of safe work practices from the operation of equipment to the proper use of cleaning chemicals
• Communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, supervisors and the general public
• Available for emergencies requiring overtime hours
• Reliable attendance is required

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

CERTIFICATION/ LICENSURE

Ohio Commercial Driver’s License

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The work environment and 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel.