Grounds Maintenance Position

Please send questions and/or candidate resumes to Mari Riley (riley.mariana@cuyahogabdd.org)

Filing Deadline: 02/07/2023

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required -
  • Valid Ohio driver’s license
  • High school diploma OR equivalent. At least one year of semi-skilled experience preferred
  • Possesses OR has ability to obtain within one year of employment ONE of the following:
    • 1.) Ohio Department of Agriculture herbicide/pesticide license.
    • 2.) State of Ohio Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brakes.
  • Pesticides license when required by work assignment or location. 
• 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
  • Previous experience in and knowledge of Park Operation’s procedures, duties, equipment operation desirable 
• Characteristics Desired: 
  • Demonstrated ability to perform variable physical requirements of park maintenance work
  • Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership consistent with teamwork approach that recognizes contribution of all employees.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. 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, minor repairs and service maintenance
• Roadway and walk maintenance such as plowing, grading, patching, and seal coating
• Assisting with various park construction renovation projects
• Trash collection and restroom cleaning from assigned areas
• Performing tasks at specialized facility operations and maintenance locations such as golf courses, stables, The Chalet, aquatics areas, etc
• Installing, maintaining, and removing signs and boundary markers, as assigned
2. May be required to possess knowledge in handling and applying pesticides and fertilizers
3. Performs routine maintenance on equipment. Makes minor mechanical repairs and service on divisions equipment as directed
4. Works with skilled-level employees (Senior Technician; Technician) toward the completion of construction renovation projects and repair work of facilities
5. 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
6. Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.