Maintenance Worker (Parks)

City of Groveport•Groveport, OH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Groveport, Ohio, is seeking a Maintenance Worker to join their Parks Maintenance Department. This role involves performing a variety of tasks related to the operation, maintenance, construction, and renovation of city parks, playgrounds, athletic facilities, buildings, swimming pools, natural areas, tennis courts, leisure paths, landscapes, and ponds. The position offers a competitive starting salary and benefits including vacation, sick leave, health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Minimum 18 years of age.
Prior experience in grounds maintenance.
Ability to work overtime/on call as needed.
Ability to learn and adapt to evolving job responsibilities.
Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification no later than first available training session after hire.
Must possess/obtain a valid Ohio CDL-A license with Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsements within 12 months of hire date and maintain insurability under the Municipality’s vehicles insurance policy.
Knowledge of inventory control; purchasing; municipal operational goals and objectives; municipal policies and procedures pertaining to personnel employment and job retention government structure and process; workplace safety practices and procedures; emergency medical care procedures; including first aid and C.P.R. practice; grounds maintenance and repair; community resources and services operations; English grammar and spelling; workplace safety; practices and procedures; local geographical area and demographic; general construction principles; equipment maintenance and repair; vehicle maintenance and repair; grounds maintenance and repair; inventory and records management; two-way radio operations; snow and ice removal; proper lifting techniques; grounds keeping (fertilization, aeration; irrigation, mowing, spraying weed control, disease identification, etc.); athletic field maintenance; heavy equipment operation.
Demonstrated Skill in motor vehicle operation; bench, hand, and mechanics tools; power equipment (e.g., chain saws, chippers, trimmers, blowers, edgers, etc.); turf maintenance and removal equipment operation; heavy equipment operation (e.g., skid steer, loader, backhoe, tractor, bucket truck, scissor lift).
Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions and communications in written, verbal, picture, or schedule form.
Ability to understand blueprints.
Ability to receive and enter data utilizing electronic software programs.
Ability to interpret numerous variables and determine specific course of action.
Ability to recognize unsafe or threatening conditions and take appropriate action.
Ability to recognize issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations.
Ability to determine material and equipment needs.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
Ability to complete routine forms.
Ability to prepare routine correspondence.
Ability to compile and prepare pertinent information as needed.
Ability to train or instruct others.
Ability to maintain records according to established procedures.
Ability to work independently and responsibly when working alone.
Ability to be a productive and positive contributor to co-worker relationships and group projects.
Ability to properly handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public.
Ability to promote ideas to improve job proficiencies and overall satisfaction of the position.
Ability to productively resolve complaints.
Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, often being exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions.
Ability to provide outstanding customer service.
Ability to perform challenging jobs for extended periods of time, often in adverse conditions.
Ability to carry out instructions.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and deadlines.
Ability to travel to and gain access to work site.
Ability to work all hours deemed necessary by employer.

Nice To Haves

Preference to possess/obtain Pesticide Applicator Licensing with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, such as Aquatic, Forest Pest, Industrial Vegetation, Mosquito and Other Vector, Ornamental Pest, Turf Pest, Greenhouse, and Fertilization.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of semi-skilled groundskeeping activities including mowing, trimming, aerating, fertilizing, blowing, and spraying.
Installs, maintains, renovates, and removes tree and landscape material.
Cleans up debris and storm damage.
Maintains park amenities.
Assists with greenhouse operation.
Assists with setup and execution of city events.
Participates in plowing, shoveling, sweeping, and salting of city streets, parking lots, walkways, and entrances.
Assists with the maintenance of all vehicles, equipment, and buildings.
Maintains appropriate maintenance records.
Maintains safe and proper conditioning for all athletic fields (e.g., mows, trims, weed eats, paints regulation lines, places goal boxes for games).
Maintains positive and engaging demeanor throughout all encounters with vendors, contractors, general public, suppliers, industry professionals, and various government agencies/officials.
Maintains required licensures and certification.
Maintains all job safety requirements and applicable OSHA safety standards.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.