Park Aide - Sandy Ridge Reservation

Overview

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled labor jobs in maintaining and improving Park District resources and facilities, including building maintenance and setting up facilities for public functions. Performs routine maintenance and landscaping tasks.

Rate of pay: $10.70 to $12.00 per hour, commensurate with the employee's experience.

Hours:

Up to 28 hours per week.

• Cleans buildings (sanitizes, sweeps, mops, etc.), structures (shelters, restrooms, etc.), and other park facilities.
• Performs routine landscaping tasks including mowing, pruning, weeding, mulching, watering, fertilizing, seeding, etc.
• Litter and trash pickup.
• Maintains facilities and storage areas, empties trash, etc.
• Sets up facilities (chairs, tables, A/V equipment).
• Operates vehicles and equipment (pickup trucks, tractors, mowers, Gators, and other heavy equipment).
• Repairs building equipment as needed.
• Installs and maintains split-rail fencing, etc.
• Light lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• Staining and painting.
• Assists with purchases of supplies as authorized.
• Communicate with other staff, supervisors, and park visitors, both in writing and verbally.
• Participates in park safety programs and adheres to Park District policies and standards.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.

• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• New employees must satisfactorily complete a background check.
• Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.

Describes working conditions and expectations consistent with job duties.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal-opportunity employer.