Parks Service Worker

The Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Department is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to be part of our seasonal Parks Maintenance, Horticulture and Forestry team; to take pride in maintaining and preserving the City's green spaces and enhancing the City of Upper Arlington.

The City of Upper Arlington is an equal opportunity employer, striving to foster an equitable and inclusive work environment.

Examples of Duties

1. Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in Parks Maintenance, Horticulture and Forestry (e.g., mows grounds, trims, aerates, uses leaf blower to clean off debris; cleans up landscape areas by pulling weeds or using herbicides, mulching, dead-heading plants, trimming trees, planting, watering; etc.); uses equipment and vehicles for storm cleanup (e.g., removes broken trees and limbs, cleans up debris, leaves, and brush, etc.); empties trash cans; sweeps parking lots; prepares and maintains athletic facilities; paints, repairs, and performs other general building maintenance; performs snow removal upon direction of supervisor (e.g., plows parking lots and paths, shovels or blows sidewalks and entrances, salts areas as required, etc.).

2. Prepares park facilities for and staffs special events; set up and tear down of chairs, tables, booths, stages, and tents, etc.

3. Responsible for preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment in use (e.g., ensures blades are sharpened, levels off oil and gas, ensures vehicle is in proper working condition, etc.); documents maintenance per department policy.

4. Maintains training, licenses and certifications as required, if any.

5. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

6. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

7. Performs other duties as required. (5%)
 

Typical Qualifications

Any combination of training, education, or experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Valid State of Ohio Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

1. Work hours M-F 7am-330pm. Flexible weekly schedules available.

2. Long-term seasonal positions available up to 40 hrs per week April – December.

3. Sort-term seasonal positions available up to 40 hrs per week variable.

4. Educational opportunities, training, and resources available.

5. All employees must complete an annual drug and background screening.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (* indicates developed after employment).
Knowledge of:  *City, Department, and Division goals and objectives; *City, Department, and Division policies and procedures; *personnel rules and regulations; workplace safety; inventory; custodial methods and techniques; mechanical maintenance; vehicle maintenance and repair; park and recreation facilities, equipment, and supplies; proper lifting techniques; snow and ice removal; grounds keeping and maintenance repair; local geographical area.
Skill in:  computer operation; use of modern office equipment; motor vehicle operation; use of bench and/or hand tools; use of mechanics' tools and equipment; operation of light and heavy motorized equipment; snowplow operation.
Ability to:  carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions; interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; complete routine forms; instruct others; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; cooperate with coworkers; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; develop and maintain effective working relationships; perform heavy manual labor; perform manual labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions; utilize cleaning materials; travel to and gain access to work site.