Park Aide - North Coast Inland Trail

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

Job summary

A local park district in Elyria, Ohio, is seeking a maintenance worker to perform semi-skilled and unskilled labor for maintaining park facilities and resources. Responsibilities include cleaning buildings, managing landscaping tasks, and operating various equipment. Candidates must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and successfully complete a background check. This position offers up to 28 hours of work per week at a pay rate of $12 per hour, adhering to park safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background check.
• Ability to handle light lifting (up to 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Cleans buildings and other park facilities.
• Performs routine landscaping tasks including mowing and pruning.
• Operates vehicles and heavy equipment as required.
• Participates in park safety programs and adheres to policies.

Job 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.

RATE OF PAY: $12 per hour; Hours: Up to 28 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.
• Communicates 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.