Maintenance Worker I - Cemeteries & Parks - 3 Positions Available

Position Objectives:

This is unskilled and semi-skilled work in a variety of public lands maintenance activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mows grass with small tractor, self-propelled riding mower, or hand mower; picks up litter.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repairs at park facilities; paints interiors and exteriors of recreational facilities and similar structures.
• Cleans gutters, culverts, sewers, and other drainage structures by hand; sweeps streets, gutters, and sidewalks by hand; loads and unloads stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, and heavy mechanical equipment; digs post holes and sets posts.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and other plants; waters ground and plants; rakes leaves; cuts brush.
• Assists in digging graves; fills graves and replaces sod; digs and fills in cement foundations for headstones.
• Assists in the maintenance of assigned equipment; participates in snow removal and ice control.
• Performs related work as required.  

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid Ohio Driver's License

Desirable Training and Experience:

Knowledge of: 

•        The type and uses of tools, materials, and standard equipment used in maintenance work.
•        The hazards and safety precautions of the work.
•        The operation and maintenance requirements of light trucks, mowers, and similar equipment.

Skill and Ability to:

•        Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
•        Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
•        Lift 50 lbs. regularly and 100 lbs. occasionally; ability to carry 50 lbs. at least 100 feet, and 100 lbs. at least 25 feet; ability to climb up and down ladders, in and out of dump trucks/loaders; ability to bend frequently during a work day; ability to consistently work outside in varying weather conditions and hours; ability to drive; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to communicate with the public and other employees effectively; ability to hear, see, speak, read, write, understand, stand for long periods; ability to flag traffic, grasp, and push/pull.

Benefits:

The City of Painesville offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

•   Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance (full-time employees only)
•   Employee Wellness Program
•   Direct Deposit Program
•   Employee Assistance Program (full-time employees only)
•   Worker's Compensation Insurance
•   $25,000 Term Life Insurance (full-time employees only)
•   Family Medical Leave, Bereavement/Funeral Leave, Jury Duty Compensation, Military Leave
•   Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation Time
•   Prior credit for service with State of Ohio Public Employers
•   Section 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plans
•   Ohio Public Employees Retirement (OPERS)

More Information:

o   Attach your application and resume/cover letter (if applicable) and send via one of the following:

•   Email - [email protected] with the job title as the Subject Line
•   Fax - 440-639-4831
•   Mail - City of Painesville, HR Department, P.O. Box 601, 7 Richmond Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077
•   In Person - Drop off at City Hall Security Desk, 7 Richmond Street, Painesville, Ohio (Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)