Grounds Maintenance

Cleveland OH

Description

The Grounds Maintenance maintains and enhances District's facilities by performing unskilled and, as capable, semi-skilled jobs in a manner which assures a quality product and programs consistent with District policies. Performs unskilled and, as capable, semi-skilled work of a routine, repetitive nature in a responsible manner; typical duties including but not limited to: Turf, landscape and plant maintenance functions such as seeding, sodding, fertilizing, mowing, trimming, aerating, spraying, plant installation and harvesting, soil preparation, irrigating, plant propagation. Plant pest control such as chemical applications. Plant/tree removal. Building and facility maintenance such as cleaning and minor repairs. Roadway and walk maintenance such as plowing, grading, patching, seal coating. Equipment maintenance such as oil and filter changing, lubrication, blade sharpening and belt adjusting. Assisting with various park construction renovation projects. Installing, maintaining, and removing signs and boundary markers, as assigned. May be required to possess knowledge in handling and applying pesticides and fertilizers. 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 other 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 (i.e., 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. Pesticides license when required by work assignment or location. 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 desirable. Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership consistent with teamwork approach that recognizes contribution of all employees. Must be available to work a varying schedule. To apply, submit an application and resume on the Cleveland Metroparks career site at the following link: Filing Deadline: 5/17/2021