Laborer (Parks and Properties)

City of Cleveland Heights; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland Heights is hiring a Laborer for the Division of Parks & Public Properties. Responsibilities include maintaining outdoor facilities, operating various vehicles and equipment, and performing manual labor in various weather conditions. This is a full-time position requiring flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• A valid Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B is required.
• Experience driving larger vehicles preferred.
• Ability to safely lift approximately 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting, snow removal, and horticulture activities.
• Operation of vehicles like pickup trucks and snowplows.
• Maintenance of ballfields, pools, and other facilities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB 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:

• 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

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

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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:
High school diploma or equivalent required.