Maintenance Worker II - Portage Park District

Human Resource Department Portage County, Ohio; Ravenna (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a full-time role as a Maintenance Worker II at a vibrant park district. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks essential for maintaining the beauty and functionality of park facilities. You will be involved in groundskeeping, equipment maintenance, and minor construction projects, all while working outdoors in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for nature and community service, this role is perfect for you. Enjoy a fulfilling career where your contributions directly enhance the public's enjoyment of local parks and recreational areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in grounds maintenance and park-related maintenance.
• Possession of a valid Ohio driver's license and good record.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundskeeping activities including mowing, litter pickup, and snow removal.
• Maintain and repair restrooms, buildings, and equipment.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Building Maintenance

Landscaping

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

4x4 Pickup Truck

Tractor with Front-End Loader

Chainsaws

Mowers

Pesticide Sprayers

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Maintenance Worker II - Portage Park District

Category: Maintenance

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a semi-skilled and skilled position within the Park District which performs in all areas of the operations department, including but not limited to: groundskeeping, equipment maintenance, mowing, trail trimming and maintenance, minor construction and repairs, painting, cleaning, landscaping, litter removal, herbicide application, and other duties necessary for the upkeep of the park and its facilities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position minimally requires the following:

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES:

• Possession of a valid Ohio drivers license, insurable by the Park District’s insurance carrier and ability to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training and experience that would indicate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above. Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license with good record. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Satisfactory criminal background check. Minimum of three years experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, building maintenance, and/or park-related maintenance.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Grounds keeping activities, such as litter and trash pickup, mowing, trimming, planting, snow removal, brush clearing, tree trimming and removal.
• Cleaning, maintenance and repair of restrooms, buildings, shelters, vehicles, equipment, and other maintenance activities.
• Assist in, and cooperate with other staff to complete construction and special projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Interest in and support of the Portage Park District mission.
• Knowledge and experience in building and grounds maintenance and repair practices, including safety procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in the proper use and maintenance of appropriate vehicles, tools and equipment related to Park District development and operations, including: 4x4 pickup truck and trailer, tractor with front-end loader, chainsaws, mowers, pesticide sprayers, hand tools, power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals and other educational manuals and instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing; take direction and follow instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Other: A pre-employment Background Check and Drug Test are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to drive a car or truck, stand, sit, walk over rough terrain, cycle, use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, feel, type, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift 80 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the regular duties of this job, the employee works in a natural park environment with exposure to a broad range of outside weather conditions including wet, windy and/or humid conditions and temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees for periods of more than an hour.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in this position may at times be extreme. The employee may be exposed to various communicable diseases, insects, animals and poisonous plants. The employee may be exposed to outside pollutants in the air, water or land. The employee may be exposed to various chemicals, oils and pesticides.
• Employee is frequently required to travel to parks throughout the District.
• Employee may have an irregular schedule if necessary and often may be required to work independently with little or no supervision, and as a team member or supervisor of a work crew.
• Employee must maintain a respectable appearance and be able to pleasantly and helpfully interact with the public as necessary.

Position Requirements:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Union or Non-Union: Non-Union

Classified or Unclassified: Unclassified

Working hours:

Salary Range: Begins at $15.50 - pay rate commensurate with experience

Close Date:

Post Internal Days: 0

Number of Openings: 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Req Number: MAI-25-00001

Open Date: 2/19/2025

Location: Portage Park District

EOE Statement: Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation with the application and/or interview process, please notify the person from whom you obtained this application. All applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability, veteran/reserve/national guard status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.