Part Time Laborer Jobs in Columbus, OH (NOW HIRING)

General Description and Qualifications If you're at least 16 years of age and want to spend the warmer months working with your hands, apply to join one of the dynamic service crews that keep Grove City running smoothly and looking beautiful. Now accepting applications for Spring/Summer 2026. The Service Laborer, under the immediate supervision of a Department Manager or Supervisor is responsible for performing general manual labor and maintenance work at City owned parks and facilities.

The successful candidate will work to perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks using hand tools and various types of motorized equipment, will work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, and meets the requirements outlined below. Must be at least 16 years of age. 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 with potential for year-round work Seasonal - 40 hours per week for up to 5 consecutive months Essential Functions of the Position The Service Laborer shall have the following duties under his/her direct supervisor: Supports the Service or Park Maintenance departments by successfully executing daily job assignments. Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks to assist with the efficient delivery of City services (e.g., litter cleanup, mowing, painting, patching roadways, assists with erecting street signs, leaf collection, snow removal, etc.); assists with maintenance and operation of City-owned equipment and vehicles; inspects equipment and tools prior to operation to ensure safety; maintains City tools and equipment as required; assists with rough and finished carpentry work; trimming and/or cutting trees and brush, cleans streets, curbs, and catch basins; assists with some minor electrical work as assigned; cleans City facilities. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. 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, street sweeper, 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.