Grounds Maintenance - Forestry Division (Cleveland Metroparks)

Grounds Maintenance maintains and enhances Park District facilities by performing unskilled and, as capable, semi-skilled jobs in a manner, which assures a quality product and programs consistent with Park District policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Performs unskilled and, as capable, semi-skilled work of a routine, repetitive nature in a responsible manner; typical duties including but not limited to:
o Turf, landscape and plant maintenance functions such as seeding, sodding, fertilizing, mowing, trimming, aerating, spraying, plant installation and harvesting, soil preparation, irrigating, plant propagation
o Plant pest control such as chemical applications
o Plant/tree removal
o Building and facility maintenance such as cleaning, minor repairs and service maintenance
o Roadway and walk maintenance such as plowing, grading, patching, and seal coating
o Equipment maintenance such as oil and filter changing, lubrication, blade sharpening and belt adjusting
o Assisting with various park construction renovation projects
o Performing tasks at specialized facility operations and maintenance locations such as golf courses, stables, The Chalet, aquatics areas, etc
o 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 equipment. Makes minor mechanical repairs and service on divisions equipment as directed
• 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 related duties as apparent or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent. At least one year of semi-skilled experience preferred
• 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
• Pesticide license when required by work assignment or location
• Posses a valid Ohio driver’s license
• Possesses or has ability to obtain within one year of employment one of the following:
o Ohio Department of Agriculture herbicide/pesticide license
o State of Ohio Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brakes
• Demonstrated ability to perform variable physical requirements of park maintenance work
• 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 a non-smoker/tobacco user.
• Must be available to work second shift hours

WAGE: $18.04 per hour ($1.00 increase each six months until achieving the union base rate of $20.04)

DATE POSTED: 10/18/2016 FILING DEADLINE: 10/21/2016

TO APPLY: Your cover letter must clearly explain how your skills and experience align with the above job qualifications.

E-mail résumé to resumes@clevelandmetroparks.com referencing position #16145
 
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@Lori Mullins; Welcome to the TreeBuzz forum! Nice that you appear to have opened up with a job offering. I am a little bit confused, though.

Hasn't the filing deadline already passed us by? Thanks in advance for any answers you choose to provide.

Tim
 
Not sure what is up with the dead line but I will say that I've noticed a decent improvement in the city parks lately. Keep up the good work Cleveland. Van Curen did a nice job for you guys off of MLK a few months ago. I just wish their flaggers would've let us roll through instead of holding us for 15minutes at a time. I think it was done in purpose:mad:
 

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