Parks Facilities Maintenance Worker

City of Shaker Heights; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Training and travel expenses covered

Job summary

The City of Shaker Heights is seeking a responsible semiskilled worker to perform building maintenance, ice resurfacing, and grounds upkeep at city facilities and parks. The role involves cleaning, repairs, operating power tools, and assisting the public, under regular supervision.

Work is full-time with evenings, weekends and holidays. Compensation starts at $25.01 per hour, plus a $1,500 signing bonus; training may raise wages by up to $2.00 per hour in year one, with the city covering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and some maintenance/repair experience.
• Experience with ice resurfacing or sports facility maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds; resurfacing ice and maintaining ice equipment.
• Secure parks, playgrounds and facilities; maintain playground equipment and related areas.
• Assist customers and respond to inquiries about policies, schedules, and hours.
• Operate power tools and maintenance equipment; perform limited carpentry and repair work.
• Open/close facilities, monitor supplies, and ensure safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Ice resurfacing knowledge

Facility maintenance

Tool usage

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Carpentry basics

Grounds/maintenance equipment

Job description

Performs responsible semiskilled work conducting building maintenance assignments, resurfacing ice, cleaning buildings and grounds, and/or repairing parks and playgrounds; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Full-time including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Hourly Rate: $25.01 per hour. There is a $1,500 signing bonus. Successful completion of position-related training classes can result in a $1.00 hourly increase in pay during the first year of employment. Additional wage increases of up to $2.00 per hour are available for advanced training opportunities. The City of Shaker Heights pays for the training and travel expenses.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Performing a variety of tasks involving the cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds; resurfacing ice and maintaining ice surfacing equipment; securing park, playgrounds and facilities; maintaining playground equipment and related areas; assisting customers.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Waters grass and plants as needed; removes snow from sidewalks; vacuums buildings.
• Sets-up and takes down rooms for activities and meetings; returns furniture and equipment to storage area after use; moves office furniture and building equipment.
• Maintains building; cleans restrooms and locker rooms; ensures buildings and playgrounds are clean and litter free.
• Monitors building and cleaning supplies; informs Building Managers of supply needs.
• Rakes and cleans playground surfaces; adds sand, gravel, and related playground material as required.
• Maintains baseball and soccer fields; paints foul lines and drag lines.
• Maintains playground equipment; performs limited carpentry and repair work; installs and maintains signs.
• Operates power tools and specialized landscaping and maintenance equipment.
• Opens and closes skating rink, playgrounds, tennis courts and swimming pool; sharpens ice skates; replaces skate laces.
• Ensures security of park, playgrounds, and related facilities.
• Operates ice resurfacing equipment; ensures ice is smooth for figure skating, hockey and public skating.
• Maintains temperature of ice and rink area; ensures compressors are operating properly.
• Assists customers; helps customers locate locker rooms; responds to customers questions on ice rink policies, schedules, hours of operation, etc.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of ice resurfacing and maintenance practices and procedures; general knowledge of practices and procedures involved in the maintenance of buildings, playgrounds, and parks; general knowledge in the use of common hand and power tools; general knowledge of the safe operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment; ability to read and communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to perform medium and heavy physical work; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with associates and the general public.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings and playgrounds, and in the use of related equipment.

Special Requirements

None

Physical Requirements

This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of 75 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Shaker Heights does not hire individuals who use or test positive for tobacco or nicotine products.