Maintenance Worker; Parks

MAINTENANCE WORKER (PARKS)

The City of Groveport, Ohio, is central Ohio's small town. Groveport is a growing City in southeastern Franklin County. The community has a state of the art recreation and aquatic center, a world class golf course, an excellent arts and education program, several parks and a quaint Main Street historic area. We are looking for a Maintenance Worker to join our team and work closely with the Parks Maintenance Department.

This is a great opportunity with a very competitive starting salary and great benefits including vacation, sick leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Perform all required duties and responsibilities pertaining 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.

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.

Must possess the 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;
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.

Automobile, snowplow, push mower, riding mower, tractor, utility vehicle, skid steer, loader, trencher, post hole auger, concrete mixer, trimmers, saws, rototiller, fertilizer and salt spreader, pesticide sprayer, power broom, hand and power tools, motor vehicles used for maintenance and/or construction projects, cellular phone, personal computer, computer software, printer, copy machines, fax machines, and other standard business office equipment.

The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds, works in a confined space; works in an area in which means of egress is or can be obstructed; works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms;

is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85db; exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants unclean or unsanitary conditions, electrical shock; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines (e.g., mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tractors, tillers, etc.);

exposed to possible injury from falling from high places; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons or vicious animals or life threatening situations; has exposure to fire, hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; exposure to extreme non-weather-related heat or cold; exposure to hazardous driving conditions; has exposure to shaking objects or surfaces;

frequently lifts objects 75 lbs or less; frequently carries objects 75 lbs or less; frequently pushes objects 100 lbs or less; frequently pulls objects 100 lbs or less.

Note:

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium work.

• 50% (1) Performs a variety of semi‑skilled groundskeeping activities including but not limited to: mowing, trimming, aerating, fertilizing, blowing, and spraying; installing, maintaining, renovating and removing tree and landscape material; cleaning up debris and storm damage; maintaining park amenities; assisting with greenhouse operation; assisting with setup and execution of city events.
• 20% (2) Participates in the plowing, shoveling, sweeping, and salting of city streets, parking lots, walkways, and entrances as directed.
• 20% (3) Assists with, as necessary, the maintenance of all vehicles, equipment, and buildings. Maintains appropriate maintenance records deemed necessary per department policy.
• 10% (4) Maintains safe and proper conditioning for all athletic fields (e.g., mows, trims, weed eats, paints regulation lines, places goal boxes for games, etc.).
• (5) Maintains positive and engaging demeanor throughout all encounters with vendors, contractors, general public, suppliers, industry professionals, and various government agencies/officials in order to obtain or disseminate information related to the…