Park Aide - Cascade Park

Lorain County Metro Parks; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

A regional park district in Elyria, Ohio, is seeking a maintenance worker to perform various tasks related to maintaining park facilities and resources. Responsibilities include cleaning, landscaping, operating equipment, and setting up for public functions. Candidates must have a valid Ohio driver's license and be able to work in all weather conditions. This role requires physical stamina, including lifting up to 80 pounds. Competitive pay at $12 per hour with up to 39 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and landscaping.
• Clean buildings and park facilities.
• Set up facilities for public functions.

Skills

Routine landscaping tasks

Vehicle operation

Communication skills

Tools

Mowers

Pickup trucks

Tractors

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.

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Pay Rate: $12 per hour

Hours: Up to 39 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 80 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.