Grounds Maintenance (Two Positions)

Location: South Chagrin Reservation

To maintain and enhance the Park District's facilities by performing unskilled and as capable, semi-skilled jobs in a manner which assures a quality product and programs consistent with Park District policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Performs unskilled and as capable, semi-skilled work of a routine, repetitive nature in a responsible manner; typical duties including but not limited to:
- Building and facility maintenance such as restroom cleaning, trash removal, and minor repairs.
- Turf, landscape and plant maintenance functions such as seeding, sodding, fertilizing, mowing, trimming, aerating, spraying, plant installation and harvesting, soil preparation, irrigating.
- Plant pest and weed control such as chemical application.
- Plant/tree removal.
- Roadway and walk maintenance such as plowing, shoveling, grading, patching, seal coating.
- Equipment maintenance such as lubrication, blade sharpening and belt adjusting.
- Assisting with various park construction renovation projects.
- Installing, maintaining, and removing signs and boundary markers, as assigned.
- Performs routine maintenance on Park Operation's equipment.
- Works with skilled-level employees (Senior Technician; Technician) toward the completion of construction renovation projects and repair work of facilities.
- Works towards the proficiency in the operation and maintenance of the following equipment:
- Trucks; tractors; farm and light construction equipment; Front End loader; backhoe; hydraulic mowing equipment; utility vehicles; small engine equipment.
- Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school diploma or equivalent, with at least one year of semi-skilled experience.
- Course work up to and including certification (ie, Arborist, etc.), Associate Degree and/or university classes in turf, agronomy, forestry, horticulture, plant science, natural resources, or related fields, would strengthen a candidate's application.
- Valid Ohio driver's license.
- Demonstrated ability to perform variable physical requirements of park maintenance work.
- Possess or obtain an Ohio commercial driver's license (CDL), when required by work assignment or location.
- Previous experience in and knowledge of Park Operation's procedures, duties, equipment operation.
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership consistent with teamwork approach that recognizes contribution of all employees.
- Possess or obtain an Ohio Pesticide Applicator's License when required by work assignment or location.
- Must be available for 2nd shift hours.
- Must be non-smoker/tobacco user.

STARTING WAGE: $17.65 per hour ($1.00 increase each six months until achieving the union base rate of $19.65)

DATE POSTED: 7/31/2015

FILING DEADLINE: 8/14/2015

TO APPLY: Your cover letter must clearly explain how your skills and experience align with the above job qualifications.

E-mail résumé to (see below) referencing position #15187

Cleveland Metroparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and talented workforce.