Park Aide - Sandy Ridge Reservation

Lorain County Metro Parks; North Ridgeville (OH); On-site; USD 15,153 - 16,531; Full time

Job summary

Lorain County Metro Parks is hiring for a maintenance position focusing on upkeep of park facilities, landscaping, and setup for public events. The role involves cleaning buildings and grounds, operating common equipment, and assisting with supply purchases.

The job requires a valid Ohio driver’s license, completion of a background check, and compliance with tobacco-use policies. Candidates should be able to work in varying weather and lift up to 80 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Background check required prior to employment.
• Tobacco-use policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.

Responsibilities

• Cleans buildings, structures, and other park facilities.
• Performs routine landscaping tasks including mowing, pruning, weeding, mulching, and watering.
• Litter and trash pickup.
• Maintains facilities and storage areas.
• Sets up chairs, tables, and A/V equipment.
• Operates vehicles and equipment such as pickup trucks and mowers.
• Repairs building equipment as needed.
• Installs and maintains split‑rail fencing.
• Lifts up to 80 pounds.
• Stains and paints surfaces.
• Assists with purchases of supplies as authorized.
• Communicates with staff and park visitors.
• Participates in park safety programs and follows policies.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance

Landscaping

Vehicle operation

Heavy equipment

Tools

Mowers

Gators

Tractors

Job description

Overview

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. Performs mainly routine tasks in maintenance and landscaping.

Pay and Hours

Pay Rate: $11 to $12 per hour, commensurate with the employee’s experience. Hours: Up to 39 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, 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.
• 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.

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.

EEO Statement

Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal‑opportunity employer.