Park Maintenance at Metroparks Toledo

Toledo, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

32.39

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical Work, Painting, Masonry, Heavy Equipment Operation, Automotive Repair, Machine Repair, Preventative Maintenance, Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service, Staff Leadership, Budget Estimation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description Join Metroparks Toledo in Park Maintenance. In this role, you keep our parks running smoothly. You’re the onsite expert of all skilled maintenance within the park. When needed, you’ll also pitch in and help the rest of the park staff ensure we maintain our “Clean, Safe, and Natural” promise. Day in the Life? No two days are the same – but you can expect to be the “go to” person for all maintenance issues – broken lawn mowers, fire pit issues, vehicle troubleshooting, fixing a safety issue, carpentry repairs, or preventative maintenance. You’ll have to opportunity to teach other park staff on maintenance best practices. Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Metroparks Work outside in our beautiful Metroparks. Stable employment with a monthly set schedule. Competitive pay, health care, retirement, and time off. Read more here. Organized weekly work plan so you can stay focused and plan for time away. Grow your career by advancing to the Construction Crew or Park Manager. You’ll love this job if You like working with your hands, take pride in your work, and like seeing the direct results of your efforts. You want to give back to your community by maintaining the Metroparks experience. You love a job where every day is different. You enjoy teaching and coaching others. ------------------------------- Job Summary Advance Metroparks Toledo’s core conservation mission by performing a broad spectrum of maintenance duties – including maintaining building equipment, grounds maintenance, landscaping, and construction. Duties and Responsibilities Lead staff in the performance of general grounds maintenance activities including grass mowing, snow removal, road repair, erosion control, storm clean up, etc. Perform a variety of skilled building maintenance activities; plumbing, painting, dry wall, roofing and minor electrical work. Implement procedures, techniques and best practices (TPM/6S) in the maintenance of facilities/equipment in park operations. Perform a variety of skilled construction and carpentry projects. Perform a variety of skilled trades; automotive and machine repair, plumbing, electrical, etc. Operate light and heavy equipment; assure compliance with all related safety regulations. Understand and comply with PERRP, OSHA, and ODA requirements. Complete all required reports and maintenance logs. Actively seek opportunities for innovation and improvement within job role. Effectively lead staff and volunteers assigned to projects. Effectively communicate directions and adjust assignments as needed. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment; perform troubleshooting to diagnose mechanical issues, make repairs, and maintain records. Maintain personal time record for submission to supervisor. Create material lists, budget estimates, and timelines needed to complete assigned projects Serve as a member of the Park Operations team, providing assistance as needed. When needed, assist staff with the efficient completion of janitorial duties: cleaning facilities, removal of litter, and trash collection. Direct the work of full-time, part time, seasonal and volunteer staff. Other Park District work related duties as assigned. Equipment Used General office equipment Software & Apps: Microsoft Office Suite, Paylocity, CityWorks Maintenance Equipment: manual and power driven equipment, such as lawn mowers, chain saws, power hand tools, snow removal equipment, chemical dispensing systems. Vehicles: Park vehicles, on & off road trucks, UTVs, light and medium-duty tractors, truck/trailer combinations, dump trucks, backhoe, skid steer, as assigned Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Schedule: Tuesdays - Saturdays, 6:00am - 2:00pm. May require work in the evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Home Work Location: Glass City Metropark May require business use of personal vehicle to travel between Metroparks locations. Limited (

Responsibilities

Perform a broad spectrum of skilled maintenance duties including building repairs, groundskeeping, and construction projects. Lead staff and volunteers in maintaining park facilities and equipment to ensure a clean, safe, and natural environment.