Park Aide - Cascade Park

Metro Parks; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 16,531; Part time

Job summary

A local park district in Elyria is seeking individuals for maintenance roles focusing on various semi-skilled and unskilled labor tasks. Duties include cleaning buildings, landscaping, and setting up facilities for public functions. Candidates must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and pass a background check. This is a hands-on role that requires physical ability, effective communication skills, and the adaptability to work in different weather conditions. Offering up to 39 hours per week at $12 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio driver’s license required.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check.
• No tobacco use among employees.

Responsibilities

• Clean buildings and facilities.
• Perform routine landscaping tasks.
• Pick up litter and trash.
• Maintain facilities and storage areas.
• Set up facilities for events.
• Operate vehicles and equipment.
• Repair building equipment.
• Install and maintain fencing.
• Lift up to 80 pounds.
• Assist with supply purchases.
• Communicate effectively with staff and visitors.
• Participate in safety programs.
• Work in all weather conditions.

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 Rate: $12 per hour

Hours: Up to 39 hours per week

Responsibilities

1. Cleans buildings (i.e., sanitizes, sweeps, mops, etc.), structures (i.e., shelters, restrooms, etc.) and other park facilities.
2. Performs routine landscaping tasks including but not limited to mowing, pruning, weeding, mulching, watering, fertilizing, seeding, etc.
3. Litter and trash pickup.
4. Maintains facilities, and storage areas, empties trash, etc.
5. Sets up facilities (i.e., chairs, tables, A/V equipment).
6. Operates vehicles and equipment (i.e., pickup trucks, tractors, mowers, Gators, and other heavy equipment).
7. Repairs building equipment as needed.
8. Installs and maintains split‑rail fencing, etc.
9. Light lifting (up to 80 pounds).
10. Staining and painting.
11. Assists with purchases of supplies as authorized.
12. Communicate with other staff, supervisors, and park visitors, both in writing and verbally.
13. Participates in park safety programs and adheres to Park District policies and standards.
14. Able to work in all weather conditions.
15. Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.

Requirements

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.