Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker

About the position

The Park Maintenance Worker is a seasonal position responsible for completing building and grounds maintenance at various park locations under the direction of a supervisor. The role involves a variety of tasks aimed at maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of the parks.

Responsibilities

• Performs general park clean up.
• Performs park maintenance including mowing park grounds, painting, picking up litter, and landscaping.
• Assists with minor repairs on buildings and/or machines and performs custodial tasks.
• Assists with special event set-up.
• Performs Ball Field maintenance (specific to Painesville Township Park).
• Mows outfield, drags and lines infields, lays out ball diamonds, and assists with irrigation work.
• Performs Nature Play outdoor site maintenance (specific to Penitentiary Glen).
• Performs safety inspections of play area and resets area for future visitors throughout shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Prior experience in maintenance preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Basic knowledge of painting.
• Basic knowledge of softball/baseball rules if located at Painesville Township Park.
• Skilled in performing moderate construction.
• Skilled in customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to operate vehicles/truck and trailer properly.
• Ability to safely operate RTV's, small power tools, and other power equipment and hand tools as required.
• Ability to work independently and be able to travel to multiple locations to clean, move equipment and/or perform other landscaping needs.
• Proficiency in computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• OPERS membership
• agency-wide discounts
• Northeastern Ohio Inter-Museum Council membership