Part-Time Operations Maintenance Technician - Outdoor Connections

Lake Metroparks; Kirtland (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS

Paid leave after three years

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Inter-Museum Council membership

Agency discounts

Job summary

Lake Metroparks Willoughby is seeking multiple part-time Operations Maintenance Technicians to perform custodial, grounds, and facility maintenance across parks and facilities. Workload up to 28 hours weekly, with shifts including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities include snow and ice control, equipment operation, and routine repairs, under supervision. Required are a driver’s license and the ability to travel between locations; pre-employment screening applies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written instructions and complete basic records.
• Relevant experience in building and grounds maintenance, custodial, or landscape work.
• Valid driver’s license and driving eligibility under park district policy.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.
• Ability to work varied shifts including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial work in restrooms, shelters, and public buildings and manage supplies.
• Maintain campsites, picnic areas, and public-use spaces clean and orderly.
• Conduct seasonal landscape maintenance: mowing, trimming, planting, mulching, leaf removal.
• Perform snow and ice control and operate related equipment safely.
• Repair minor facility and grounds issues (carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical).
• Set up and remove equipment for rentals and events.
• Assist with trail maintenance and park improvements.
• Inspect and operate park vehicles and equipment; document work done and needs.

Skills

Read and follow instructions

Clear communication

Time management

Independent work

Travel between locations

Safety procedures

Tools

Email & web-based apps

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Part-Time Operations Maintenance Technician

Lake Metroparks Willoughby, Other / Non-US, United States

About this position

Part-Time Operations Maintenance Technician

Operations Maintenance Technician, Part-Time (Non-Exempt)

Hourly Rate: $14.00 starting hourly rate to $20.00 max hourly rate.

Employment Classification: Part-Time (PT), Non-Exempt

Location: Various locations, including Concord Woods Nature Park, Painesville Township Park, and Penitentiary Glen Nature Center

Position Summary: Lake Metroparks is seeking multiple part-time Operations Maintenance Technicians to perform building and grounds maintenance at our parks and facilities. Under the direction of an assigned maintenance supervisor or manager, this position provides custodial services, routine facility care, landscape maintenance, equipment operation, snow and ice control, and upkeep of public areas. Multiple positions may be available. The scheduled workload is up to 28 hours per week and may include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• Ability to read and follow written instructions, complete basic records, communicate clearly, and perform routine calculations.
• Relevant experience or demonstrated ability in building and grounds maintenance, custodial services, landscape maintenance, or related mechanical work.
• Experience safely operating trucks, trailers, mowers, small tractors, plows, snow blowers, or similar landscape-maintenance equipment is preferred.
• Ability to organize assigned work, follow detailed instructions, and complete tasks independently or collaboratively.
• Valid driver's license and continued eligibility to drive under the Park District's insurance requirements.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and on a schedule that may include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to perform the activities described in the Physical Demands section, with reasonable accommodations and workplace support as applicable.
• Ability to travel among assigned Lake Metroparks locations.

Required Training: All Park District employees must complete and maintain required training, which may include safety, fraud prevention, ethics, harassment prevention, and job-specific training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all applicable safety procedures, reports hazards or incidents promptly, and supports a safe environment for participants, visitors, volunteers, and staff.
• Performs routine custodial work in restrooms, shelters, and public buildings, including cleaning surfaces, restocking supplies, and collecting trash and recycling.
• Maintains campsites, picnic areas, and other public-use areas in a clean, orderly, and serviceable condition.
• Performs seasonal landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, planting, mulching, leaf removal, and related grounds care.
• Performs snow and ice control by plowing, shoveling, applying deicing materials, and operating equipment safely.
• Completes routine facility and grounds repairs involving carpentry, plumbing, painting, and minor electrical troubleshooting within assigned training and authority.
• Sets up, supports, and removes equipment and materials for facility rentals, programs, and special events.
• Assists with trail maintenance, storm and tree-debris cleanup, and construction or repair of park amenities.
• Inspects, operates, cleans, and performs routine care of assigned Park District vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Documents completed work, supply needs, equipment concerns, hazards, and incidents as required.
• Provides respectful assistance and clear information to participants, visitors, volunteers, coworkers, and contractors.
• Performs related duties and assigned projects that are consistent with the purpose and responsibilities of the position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this position successfully, an employee must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and duties listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Technology and Equipment:

• Ability to use email, web-based applications, electronic timekeeping or work-order systems, and common Microsoft 365 applications at the level required for assigned duties.
• Equipment may include all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility vehicles, trucks, trailers, skid-steer loaders, tractors, mowers, snow-removal equipment, hand tools, and small power tools, depending on the assignment and completed training.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position requires the employee to demonstrate the following observable knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge:

• Methods and materials used in routine custodial, building, grounds, and landscape maintenance.
• Basic principles of carpentry, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical troubleshooting.
• Safe operation, inspection, cleaning, and routine care of assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Safety practices for public facilities, outdoor work, chemical handling, snow and ice control, and work near vehicles or equipment.
• Basic environmental stewardship practices appropriate to park maintenance work.

Skills:

• Performs custodial, landscape, and routine building and grounds maintenance tasks accurately and safely.
• Uses, inspects, and performs routine care of assigned tools and equipment.
• Plans daily work, manages time, and adjusts priorities in response to operational needs.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully in person, in writing, by telephone, and through electronic systems.
• Recognizes routine maintenance concerns, follows established procedures, and reports conditions requiring additional support.

Abilities:

• Safely operates assigned vehicles, trailers, grounds equipment, hand tools, and power tools after required training.
• Performs maintenance and snow-removal work in indoor and outdoor settings throughout the year.
• Works independently and collaboratively, follows verbal and written instructions, and seeks clarification when needed.
• Provides respectful service and maintains effective working relationships with participants, visitors, volunteers, coworkers, supervisors, and contractors.
• Observes conditions, identifies concerns, records relevant information, and communicates appropriate next steps.
• Travels among assigned Lake Metroparks parks, facilities, and work sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly stands and walks for extended periods; works on paved, uneven, sloped, wet, snowy, or icy surfaces; bends, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, climbs steps or ladders; and uses hands to handle tools, controls, and materials. The employee regularly lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and may move heavier or bulky items with assistance or mechanical equipment. The work requires the ability to operate vehicles and equipment, recognize hazards, follow instructions, communicate effectively, and respond to changing site conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in park buildings, maintenance areas, public spaces, and outdoor locations throughout the year. Conditions may include heat, cold, humidity, rain, snow, dust, dirt, mud, noise, odors, low-light areas, and uneven, wet, snowy, or icy surfaces. The employee may work near participants and visitors, moving vehicles, powered equipment, cleaning products, fuels, lubricants, and other maintenance materials. Assignments may require work alone or with a crew, travel between locations, and schedule changes for weather, emergencies, programs, or facility needs. Required uniforms and task-appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn and used in accordance with Park District procedures.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS

Potential hazards include exposure to moving vehicles and equipment, sharp or powered tools, noise, vibration, cleaning and maintenance chemicals, fuels, hot surfaces, minor electrical sources, slips, trips, falls, lifting or material-handling injuries, and traffic in public or work areas. Outdoor work may involve severe weather, sun exposure, insects, ticks, wildlife, poison ivy, falling branches, and uneven, wet, snowy, or icy terrain. Snow and ice control, custodial work, and waste handling may also involve contact with deicing materials, biological contaminants, odors, or discarded sharp objects. The employee must follow training and established procedures, use required personal protective equipment, secure work areas, and promptly report hazards, incidents, damaged equipment, or conditions beyond the employee's training or authority.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

The employee must demonstrate commitment and responsiveness to the needs of Lake Metroparks and the community, support the mission of the Park District, maintain professional conduct, comply with applicable policies and procedures, and provide respectful service to participants, visitors, volunteers, coworkers, and community partners.

BENEFITS

• Membership in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Paid leave after three years of service and completion of the required number of work hours
• Mental health resources and an employee assistance program (EAP)
• Northeastern Ohio Inter-Museum Council membership and agency discounts

Salary Information

$15 - $15Hourly Wage