Laborer (Parks)

City of Cleveland Heights • Ohio 44118, OH

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About The Position

The City of Cleveland Heights is seeking a Laborer for its Division of Parks & Public Properties. The position is 40 hours per week, with scheduling and duties that vary according to seasonal and divisional needs. Applicants must be available to work nights and weekends if required and respond to emergencies requiring overtime. The employee receives instructions from the first- or second-shift foreman, depending on the assigned shift.

The role involves maintaining parks, recreational facilities, buildings, and outdoor areas. Work may include grass cutting, snow removal, horticultural activities, collecting leaves and litter, operating vehicles and equipment, and maintaining ballfields, pools, an ice rink, courts, picnic shelters, a skate park, soccer fields, and restroom facilities. Indoor building maintenance may also be assigned.

The job requires very heavy physical work, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally. Work takes place in varied conditions and may involve mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, intense noise, restricted workspaces, and travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B.
• Excellent physical condition and ability to perform manual labor outdoors in all climatic conditions.
• Ability to safely lift approximately 100 pounds independently.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, including equipment operation and proper use of cleaning chemicals.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Reliable attendance.
• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving various types of larger vehicles, including pickup and dump trucks.

Responsibilities

• Cut grass and remove snow.
• Perform horticultural activities and collect leaves and litter.
• Operate vehicles, including pickup trucks, salt trucks, snowplows, mowers, and tractors.
• Operate equipment, including chain saws and brush chippers.
• Perform daily maintenance of ballfields, pools, the ice rink, basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic shelters, the skate park, soccer fields, and indoor and outdoor restroom facilities.
• Perform indoor duties, which may include building interior maintenance.
• Follow instructions from the assigned first- or second-shift foreman.
• Be available for emergencies requiring overtime hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED