Park Aide - Carlisle Reservation

Lorain County Metro Parks; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 12,501 - 17,805; Part time

Job summary

A regional park district in LaGrange, Georgia, seeks a dedicated individual for semi-skilled labor to maintain and improve park resources and facilities. Duties include routine maintenance, landscaping, and facility setup for public functions. The position offers up to 28 hours per week at a rate of $11 per hour. Applicants must have a valid Ohio driver's license and complete a background check. The role requires communication skills and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio driver’s license required.
• Must complete a background check.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and landscaping tasks.
• Clean and maintain park facilities.
• Set up facilities for events.
• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment.

Skills

Routine maintenance

Landscaping

Vehicle operation

Communication

Job description

Description

Performs a variety of semi‑skilled and unskilled labor jobs in maintaining and improving Park District resources and facilities, maintains buildings, and sets up facilities for public functions, etc. Performs mainly routine tasks in maintenance and landscaping.

Pay & Hours

Rate of Pay: $11 per hour

Hours: Up to 28 hours per week.

Requirements

• Cleans buildings (i.e., sanitizes, sweeps, mops, etc.), structures (i.e., shelters, restrooms, etc.), and other park facilities.
• Performs routine landscaping tasks including but not limited to mowing, pruning, weeding, mulching, watering, fertilizing, seeding, etc.
• Litter and trash pickup.
• Maintains facilities, and storage areas, empties trash, etc.
• Sets up facilities (i.e., chairs, tables, A/V equipment).
• Operates vehicles and equipment (i.e., pickup trucks, tractors, mowers, Gators, and other heavy equipment).
• Repairs building equipment as needed.
• Installs and maintains split‑rail fencing, etc.
• Light lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• Staining and painting.
• Assists with purchases of supplies as authorized.
• Communicate with other staff, supervisors, and park visitors, both in writing and verbally.
• Participates in park safety programs and adheres to Park District policies and standards.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license. New employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.

Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal‑opportunity employer.