Part-Time Operations Maintenance Technician - Outdoor Connections

Lake Metroparks; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS membership (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System)

Agency Discounts

Job summary

A local park district is hiring an Operations Maintenance Technician for part-time work in Ohio. The role involves maintaining parks and facilities, including grounds upkeep and janitorial tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in maintenance or landscaping. The position offers flexible hours up to 28 per week, with a comprehensive benefits package. Travel between various park locations is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and grounds maintenance, janitorial operations, and landscaping.
• Must have experience with trucks, trailers, mowers, and tractors.
• Must be able to travel frequently to various park locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily custodial and janitorial tasks including restroom and shelter cleaning.
• Conduct mowing, landscaping, and seasonal grounds maintenance.
• Complete basic building and grounds repairs.

Skills

Building and grounds maintenance

Janitorial operations

Landscaping

Basic mechanical tasks

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trucks

Mowers

Snowplows

Job description

Overview

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

Rate: $15.00

Pay Grade: PT | Starting salary based on prior experience and education.

• Location: Various

• Penitentiary Glen Nature Center, Kirtland, OH 44094
• Painesville Township Park, Painesville, OH 44077

Position Description: Under the direction of the Park Maintenance Superintendent or Park Maintenance Regional Supervisor, the Operations Maintenance Technician performs building and grounds maintenance at Lake Metroparks parks and facilities. This includes daily janitorial operations, landscaping, seasonal maintenance, and general upkeep of public-use areas. This position requires flexibility to work up to 28 hours per week, including weekdays, weekends, some evenings, and holidays.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing daily custodial and janitorial tasks including restroom and shelter cleaning, trash removal, recycling, and supply restocking.
• Conducting mowing, landscaping, seasonal grounds maintenance, and assisting with snow and ice control through plowing, shoveling, and mechanical removal.
• Completing basic building and grounds repairs, such as minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical tasks.
• Assisting with special projects including trail work, tree removals, and construction of park amenities.
• Operating and maintaining all assigned tools, vehicles, and equipment safely and effectively.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in building and grounds maintenance, janitorial operations, landscaping, and basic mechanical tasks.
• Experience with trucks, trailers, mowers, tractors, snowplows, and similar equipment preferred.
• Must be able to work effectively with limited supervision and be self-directed.
• Must be able to travel frequently to various park locations.

Position Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with insurability under the Agency’s policy.
• Ability to operate Park District vehicles and equipment safely.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor, lift/move up to 50 lbs. routinely and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Must follow an irregular schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); and operate ATVs, skid steers, dump trailers, tractors, snow blowers, small power tools, and hand tools.

Benefits

Lake Metroparks offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package for part-time employees, including:

• OPERS membership (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System)
• Northeastern Ohio Inter-Museum Council Membership
• Agency Discounts