Park Aide - Schoepfle Garden at Lorain County Metropolitan Park District

Birmingham, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Landscape Maintenance, Weeding, Mulching, Pruning, Chemical Application, Tractor Operation, Lawn Mowing, String Trimming, Leaf Blowing, Hedge Trimming, Chainsaw Operation, Facility Cleaning, Vehicle Operation, Fencing Installation, Painting, Communication

Industry

Recreational Facilities

Description

Description Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled labor jobs in maintaining and improving Park District resources and facilities. Performs mainly outdoor landscape maintenance and landscaping. Expect to edge and mulch landscape beds and tree rings, prepping soil and planting trees, shrubs, and flowers. Bed maintenance includes weeding, applying weed control chemicals, and pruning plants. Experience with tractors, lawn mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws is preferred. RATE OF PAY: Minimum wage to $15.00 per hour, commensurate with employee's experience. Temporary employees can work more than 6 months and up to 28 hours per week. Requirements Cleans buildings (i.e., sanitizes, sweeps, mops, etc.), structures (i.e., shelters, restrooms, etc.), and other park facilities. Performs routine landscaping tasks including but not limited to mowing, pruning, weeding, mulching, watering, fertilizing, seeding, etc. Litter and trash pickup. Maintains facilities, storage areas, empties trash, etc. Sets up facilities (i.e., chairs, tables, A/V equipment). Operates vehicles and equipment (i.e., 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. Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

This role involves performing various semi-skilled and unskilled labor tasks focused on maintaining and improving Park District resources, primarily through outdoor landscape maintenance such as edging, mulching, planting, and bed maintenance. Additionally, responsibilities include cleaning buildings and facilities, operating vehicles and equipment, and assisting with facility setups.