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Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : 3262 Ventura Blvd, Grove City, OH
Job Type: Part-time I
Job Number: 26-6652-2
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 10/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description and Qualifications
This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to create and care for the spaces where a community comes together to play, compete, connect, and make memories. As a Service Laborer, you'll play a hands-on role in maintaining the parks, sports fields, courts, facilities, and green spaces that residents enjoy every day. Whether you're mowing and maintaining parkland, preparing athletic fields for game day, operating heavy equipment, completing improvement projects, or ensuring parks remain clean, safe, and welcoming, your work will have a visible impact throughout the community. Every task you complete helps create positive experiences for families, athletes, program participants, and visitors while preserving the quality and beauty of Grove City's parks and recreation system. This position offers the opportunity to develop skills in equipment operation, facility and grounds maintenance, construction and repair, landscaping, and problem-solving while working alongside a team dedicated to serving the community. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in a job well done, value teamwork, and find satisfaction in creating safe, attractive, and functional public spaces, you'll find this role both meaningful and rewarding.
Why You'll Love Working at Grove City Parks and Recreation
At Grove City Parks and Recreation, you'll be part of a team that values people, positivity, and purpose. We foster a supportive and collaborative work culture where employees are encouraged to bring their ideas, learn from one another, and make a meaningful impact in the community. We're committed to lifelong learning and professional growth, providing opportunities to develop new skills, gain valuable experience, and grow both personally and professionally. Best of all, Parks and Recreation is a genuinely fun field to be part of. Every day brings new experiences, community connections, and the chance to create memorable moments for others. If you're looking for a workplace where you can make a difference, build lasting relationships, continue learning, and enjoy what you do, you'll feel right at home with our team.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are passionate about serving their community and bringing energy, positivity, and a team-first mindset to everything they do. Ideal candidates demonstrate our core values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Vibrancy, and Excellence, helping create welcoming and memorable experiences for residents of all ages and abilities. We value individuals who are reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working flexible daytime, evening, and weekend hours as needed. Successful team members are clear communicators who work well with others, approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, and maintain a positive attitude in a variety of situations. They take initiative, embrace opportunities to learn and grow, and consistently follow through on their commitments. If you're excited to contribute to a fun and purpose-driven team, build meaningful connections, and make a positive impact in your community, we'd love to meet you.
Grow With Us
At Grove City Parks and Recreation, we're committed to helping our team members grow, both within our department and beyond. Many of our full-time staff members began their careers in part-time positions, gaining valuable experience, developing new skills, and taking advantage of opportunities to advance into leadership and specialized roles. Whether your goal is to build a long-term career in Parks and Recreation or use this experience as a steppingstone to another profession, we'll provide the training, mentorship, and real-world experiences to help you succeed. We believe in lifelong learning and are dedicated to equipping our employees with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to achieve their goals, wherever their career journey may lead
Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate reliable and predictable attendance.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• The City of Grove City is a Drug Free Workplace. All candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly used drugs, including marijuana.

Available positions:
Part-time - maximum of 28 hours per week, year-round
Seasonal - 40 hours per week for up to 5 consecutive months
Essential Functions of the Position
The Parks Maintenance Service Laborer will have the following duties under their direct supervisor:

• Supports high-quality Department operations by assisting with maintenance, mowing, landscaping, field preparation, and the general upkeep of parks and facilities; operating and maintaining equipment and tools safely; and helping ensure facilities and athletic fields are prepared for programs, events, and community use.
• Creates a safe, inclusive, and positive environment while upholding all OSHA safety standards.
• Provides excellent customer service and responds to basic public questions and concerns.
• Monitors facility use and work areas and responds appropriately.
• Communicates early and clearly with supervisors and coworkers.
• Maintains clean, organized spaces, supplies, equipment, and work sites.
• Reports incidents, injuries, concerns, or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Maintains accurate attendance, documentation, and required reports.
• Upholds professionalism, reliability, and ethical behavior in all interactions.
• Uses required technology systems (timekeeping, scheduling, communication tools) accurately and consistently.
• Follows all City, department, facility, and safety procedures.
• Supports a unified department culture by collaborating across programs and sections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Obeys and promptly executes all orders of the Administrative Assistant.

Working Conditions and Equipment Operated
The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants, unclean or unsanitary conditions; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines (e.g., belts, reels, blades, pulleys, etc.); exposed to possible injury from explosions and/or falling from high places; has exposure to fire; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; has exposure to shaking objects or surfaces; regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull 50 lbs. or less. Employee may be subject to irregular work hours and must have flexible availability; and exposed to vehicular traffic when working in the public right-of-way.
Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium to heavy work.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Backhoe, loader, skid steer, snowplow, tractors, mowers, and other related equipment; saws, jackhammer, crack sealer, roller, chipper, light and heavy duty motorized trucks, hand and power tools (e.g., chainsaw, air wrench, etc.); mobile phone, personal computer, computer software, printer, copy machine, fax machine, and other standard business office equipment.
Minimum Acceptable Characteristics, Licensure and/or Certification
Knowledge of *City/department goals and objectives; *City/department policies and procedures; safety practices and procedures; first aid practices; road construction, maintenance and repair; custodial methods and techniques; building construction, maintenance and repair; general construction, maintenance and repair; mechanical maintenance; vehicle maintenance and repair; heavy and medium duty equipment maintenance and repair; proper lifting techniques; grounds maintenance and repair; local geographical area.
The City of Grove City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement program after 90 days.
OPERS Pension with employer match.
Health benefits are not available for this position.
01
Are you at least 18 years of age at the time you are completing this application?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a valid Ohio Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04
Within the last six months (from date of application) have you used or purchased marijuana? (The term "used" includes, but is not limited to smoked, ingested, tasted, injected, inhaled, or otherwise tried marijuana.)

• Yes
• No

05
Are you a returning Grove City Service Laborer? If so, you may skip questions 6 through 14.

• Yes
• No

06
What is the extent of your experience in operating a zero turn mower?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

07
What is the extent of your training and experience in operating a chipper?

• I have not performed this task and I do not have training in this task
• I have been trained to perform this task, but have not performed this task on the job
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

08
What is the extent of your experience performing field and ball diamond maintenance?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

09
What is the extent of your experience installing street or park signs?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

10
What is the extent of your experience performing rough and unfinished carpentry work?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

11
What is the extent of your experience painting walls, ceilings, and other building related surfaces?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

12
What is the extent of your experience performing vehicle maintenance?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

13
What is the extent of your experience completing minor electrical work?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

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What is the extent of your work experience performing cleaning duties including biological waste (non-hazardous) and trash?

• I have not performed this task or I am unable or willing to perform this task
• I have not performed this task, but I have the ability to perform the task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in t