Maintenance Worker I - Cemeteries & Parks - 3 Positions Available

Date Posted:

Monday, December 23, 2024

Department:

Cemeteries & Parks

Deadline:

Open until filled

Position Objectives:

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

 

Work involves performance of a variety of general laboring and maintenance work in the care and upkeep of cemeteries, park grounds, parking facilities, and recreational facilities.  Work may involve the operation of light trucks, mowers, and similar equipment in the course of completing work assignments.  A supervisor assigns and reviews work.  Work is reviewed while in progress and through observation of results obtained

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.)