Seasonal Park Groundskeeper & Maintenance Assistant

Toledo; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly set schedule

Health care

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Metroparks Toledo is seeking a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant to keep our parks enjoyable. You’ll help maintain grounds and facilities, supporting the Park Services team across tasks from cleaning restrooms to trail improvements.

This role features a set monthly schedule and opportunities to grow into Custodian, Facility Operator, or Park Technician. You will work outdoors in varying weather, handle mowing, pruning, and planting, and assist with events while following safety guidelines

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Year-Round Park Services Staff by performing various maintenance duties, such as cleaning restrooms, picking up litter, trash removal, and special event set-up and clean-up.
• Maintaining the park grounds, including painting and staining park features and amenities and completing trail improvements.
• Support broader park services team by performing various horticultural duties, such as mowing, weeding, watering, pruning, and planting.
• Control invasive species by applying pesticides and herbicides to specific identified plant species under the supervision of a licensed applicator.
• Safely drive park vehicles with trailers between work assignments on park trails and roadways.
• Respond to customer questions, comments and suggestions in a courteous and timely way.
• Other Park District duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Metroparks Toledo is seeking a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant to keep our parks enjoyable. You’ll help maintain grounds and facilities, supporting the Park Services team across tasks from cleaning restrooms to trail improvements.

This role features a set monthly schedule and opportunities to grow into Custodian, Facility Operator, or Park Technician. You will work outdoors in varying weather, handle mowing, pruning, and planting, and assist with events while following safety guidelines