Maintenance Worker II - Portage Park District

Portage County Ohio • Ravenna, OH

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a semi-skilled and skilled position within the Park District which performs in all areas of the operations department, including but not limited to: groundskeeping, equipment maintenance, mowing, trail trimming and maintenance, minor construction and repairs, painting, cleaning, landscaping, litter removal, herbicide application, and other duties necessary for the upkeep of the park and its facilities. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Grounds keeping activities, such as litter and trash pickup, mowing, trimming, planting, snow removal, brush clearing, tree trimming and removal. Cleaning, maintenance and repair of restrooms, buildings, shelters, vehicles, equipment, and other maintenance activities. Assist in, and cooperate with other staff to complete construction and special projects as required. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Interest in and support of the Portage Park District mission
• Knowledge and experience in building and grounds maintenance and repair practices, including safety procedures
• Knowledge and experience in the proper use and maintenance of appropriate vehicles, tools and equipment related to Park District development and operations, including: 4x4 pickup truck and trailer, tractor with front-end loader , chainsaws, mowers, pesticide sprayers, hand tools, power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals and other educational manuals and instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing; take direction and follow instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Other: A pre-employment Background Check and Drug Test are required.
• Any combination of training and experience that would indicate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license with good record, insurable by the Park District’s insurance carrier and ability to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in ground maintenance, landscaping, building maintenance, and/or park-related maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Grounds keeping activities, such as litter and trash pickup, mowing, trimming, planting, snow removal, brush clearing, tree trimming and removal.
• Cleaning, maintenance and repair of restrooms, buildings, shelters, vehicles, equipment, and other maintenance activities.
• Assist in, and cooperate with other staff to complete construction and special projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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