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Description

Performs a wide range of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled tasks in the fields of construction, maintenance, and repair while maintaining and improving the Park District resources and facilities. Supervises and leads work crews; assists with project planning and patrols Park District grounds.

Layouts, constructs, modifies, and repairs a wide variety of woodworking projects (e.g., stairs, floors, wood trim, etc.) requiring close fitting and finishing; diagnoses and corrects electrical, plumbing, piping, and carpentry problems; layouts, installs, modifies, and maintains a wide variety of electrical equipment; reads, interprets, and lays out work from plans and specifications.

Operates a full range of vehicles and equipment which may include trucks, grounds maintenance equipment, and heavy motorized equipment (e.g., mowers, tractors, snow plow, trenchers, backhoe, bulldozer, welder, chainsaw, power tools and hand tools, etc.).

Supervises employees performing construction or repair duties. Assists with training employees to perform various jobs, operate equipment, etc. as needed, required, or assigned. Schedule assignments and report daily work progress to the supervisor. May assist in the application review and selection process. Supervises special use areas. May coordinate and/or participate in training and Park safety committee, special programs, and events; provides information, assists park visitors, and promotes Park District through public contact. Performs or assists with related administrative duties (e.g., prepares schedules and reports, assists with budgeting, purchasing supplies and equipment, follows buying guidelines.

Patrols Park District property and opens and closes parks. If commissioned, will perform ranger activities; patrol assigned park to enforce rules and regulations; responds to accidents and emergencies and administers basic first aid; performs security check of buildings and facilities, etc.

Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment; helps maintain and service heavy equipment; helps maintain and service heavy equipment during off-season-Assists Park Supervisors with the repair and maintenance of park equipment and infrastructure.

Builds roads, parking lots, shelters, bleachers, and any other facilities required by the Park District; demolishes obsolete buildings and facilities; maintains park road systems (i.e., snow removal, grading, spreading salt, etc.); hauls gravel, dirt, wood chips, etc.

Mows, clears trees, fields, etc.; may construct and repair trails, structures, bridges, signs, fences, tables, benches, etc. Performs a variety of landscaping maintenance such as weeding, planting flowers, trees, and grass; watering, fertilizing, spraying, and pruning trees and shrubs; assisting with resource management tasks when needed; repairs storm damage to roads and trails.

Supervises and performs building maintenance including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, etc.; repairs, paints, stains Park District property and equipment, etc.

Supervises and cleans Park District facilities (e.g., buildings, shelters, restrooms, vehicles, etc.); performs other custodial work including trash and litter pick-up. Performs manual labor duties relating to the construction and development of park projects as assigned.

Performs special projects and related duties as apparent or assigned.

ANNUAL SALARY/RATE OF PAY: $25.90 per hour

INTERNAL POSTING DATES: June 26 through July 7, 2026

Interested applicants should apply and submit a resume by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2026.

Requirements

Education/Experience: Associate degree (BA/BS preferred) in natural resources, parks, and recreation, or closely related field or equivalent, and two (2) years experience performing park and grounds maintenance, skilled maintenance and repair or construction trades, with experience in supervision. Experience with maintenance and repair of equipment, directing others, assigning work orders, scheduling, and purchasing. Excellent customer service and public relations skills.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with co-workers, supervisors, the general public, local law enforcement agencies, community/citizen groups, other public agencies, etc. Ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports; establish effective working relationships as a supervisor or the work unit; ability to use a two-way radio.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action, apply management principles to solve practical, everyday work problems; ability to define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions.

Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid Ohio Driver's License, insurable by the Park District's insurance carrier, and ability to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners. Possess valid standard first aid and CPR cards within six months of employment. You may be required to possess a valid Ohio Peace Officer Training certificate or obtain a valid Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate within 12 months of employment as deemed necessary by the Park District. It may be required to obtain a pesticide applicator's license.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, talk or hear, operate two-way radio and motorized equipment, sit, work with hands, lift drive park vehicles, Cushmans, golf carts, etc. The employee is frequently required to use their hands to complete reports use personal computers, etc.

Work Environment: While performing the regular duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, patrolling the parks. The employee spends a portion of their time working in the shop and/or office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Any Additional Information: Knowledge of safety practices and procedures, building and grounds maintenance, basic landscaping and horticulture, department policies and procedures, management, budgeting, inventory control, and public relations. Ability to maintain working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, local law enforcement agencies, other public agencies, etc. The candidate must satisfactorily complete a background investigation. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.

• The above description represents the essential and most significant duties, assignments, and responsibilities of this position in accordance with the essential job functions and associated functional task elements attached herein.

Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal-opportunity employer.