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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.