Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area•Toledo, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Metroparks Toledo as a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant. In this role, you keep our parks enjoyable. You’ll help maintain the grounds and facilities at parks that thousands of people enjoy every day. You play a big role in ensuring we maintain our “Clean, Safe, and Natural” promise. Every day is different. You may be cleaning restrooms, clearing trails, painting signs, or supporting the broader Park Services team. You may be mowing or pruning in our landscaped areas. You may spend the day at the shop keeping our equipment in good condition. Advance Metroparks Toledo’s core conservation mission by performing building and grounds maintenance tasks.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
High School Diploma or GED
No prior work experience required.
Demonstrated appreciation for enhancing quality of life and conserving the region’s natural resources through clean, safe and natural parks and open spaces.
Some knowledge of the operating procedures and tools used in home maintenance
Some knowledge of the operating procedures and tools used in lawn maintenance
Safely drive a truck towing a trailer (training provided).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Demonstrated computer skills.
Ability to learn proper maintenance and custodial practices.
Ability to learn how to safely operate mowing tools and equipment.
Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with all stakeholders, including employees, volunteers and the general public.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with speed and accuracy under the pressure of deadlines.
Ability to comply with all safety rules and regulations.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.

Nice To Haves

Grow your career by advancing to a Custodian, Facility Operator or Park Technician.
You want to learn more about working in a park system.
You take pride in your work.
You like working outdoors in all kinds of weather.

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.