Park Aide - North Coast Inland Trail

Lorain County Metropolitan Park District; Kentucky; On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

A local park district in Kentucky seeks a laborer responsible for maintaining and improving park facilities. The role includes routine maintenance, landscaping tasks, and setting up venues for events. Candidates are required to hold a valid Ohio driver’s license and must not use tobacco. The position offers a pay rate of $12 per hour, with up to 39 hours of work per week, and requires employees to complete a background check.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio driver’s license is required.
• Must complete a background check before employment.
• Must not be a tobacco user.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of buildings.
• Engage in landscaping tasks like mowing and pruning.
• Pickup litter and maintain cleanliness of park facilities.
• Set up facilities for public events including A/V equipment.
• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment as necessary.

Skills

Routine maintenance

Landscaping

Communication

Equipment operation

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Pickup trucks

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

Requirements

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.

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.