Park Maintenance

Join Metroparks Toledo in Park Maintenance. In this role, you keep our parks running smoothly. You’re the onsite expert of all skilled maintenance within the park. When needed, you’ll also pitch in and help the rest of the park staff ensure we maintain our “Clean, Safe, and Natural” promise.

Day in the Life?

No two days are the same – but you can expect to be the “go to” person for all maintenance issues – broken lawn mowers, fire pit issues, vehicle troubleshooting, fixing a safety issue, carpentry repairs, or preventative maintenance. You’ll have to opportunity to teach other park staff on maintenance best practices.

Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Metroparks

• Work outside in our beautiful Metroparks.
• Stable employment with a monthly set schedule.
• Competitive pay, health care, retirement, and time off. Read more here. 
• Organized weekly work plan so you can stay focused and plan for time away.
• Grow your career by advancing to the Construction Crew or Park Manager.

You’ll love this job if

• You like working with your hands, take pride in your work, and like seeing the direct results of your efforts.
• You want to give back to your community by maintaining the Metroparks experience.
• You love a job where every day is different. 
• You enjoy teaching and coaching others. 

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Job Summary

Advance Metroparks Toledo’s core conservation mission by performing a broad spectrum of maintenance duties – including maintaining building equipment, grounds maintenance, landscaping, and construction. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead staff in the performance of general grounds maintenance activities including grass mowing, snow removal, road repair, erosion control, storm clean up, etc.
• Perform a variety of skilled building maintenance activities; plumbing, painting, dry wall, roofing and minor electrical work.
• Implement procedures, techniques and best practices (TPM/6S) in the maintenance of facilities/equipment in park operations.
• Perform a variety of skilled construction and carpentry projects.
• Perform a variety of skilled trades; automotive and machine repair, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Operate light and heavy equipment; assure compliance with all related safety regulations.
• Understand and comply with PERRP, OSHA, and ODA requirements.
• Complete all required reports and maintenance logs.
• Actively seek opportunities for innovation and improvement within job role.
• Effectively lead staff and volunteers assigned to projects.
• Effectively communicate directions and adjust assignments as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment; perform troubleshooting to diagnose mechanical issues, make repairs, and maintain records.
• Maintain personal time record for submission to supervisor.
• Create material lists, budget estimates, and timelines needed to complete assigned projects
• Serve as a member of the Park Operations team, providing assistance as needed.
• When needed, assist staff with the efficient completion of janitorial duties: cleaning facilities, removal of litter, and trash collection. 
• Direct the work of full-time, part time, seasonal and volunteer staff.
• Other Park District work related duties as assigned.

Equipment Used

• General office equipment 
• Software & Apps: Microsoft Office Suite, Paylocity, CityWorks
• Maintenance Equipment: manual and power driven equipment, such as lawn mowers, chain saws, power hand tools, snow removal equipment, chemical dispensing systems. 
• Vehicles: Park vehicles, on & off road trucks, UTVs, light and medium-duty tractors, truck/trailer combinations, dump trucks, backhoe, skid steer, as assigned

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Schedule: Tuesdays - Saturdays, 6:00am - 2:00pm. May require work in the evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Home Work Location: Glass City Metropark
• May require business use of personal vehicle to travel between Metroparks locations.
• Limited (<10%) travel outside Lucas County. 
• Requires regular lifting and carrying of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of up to 60 pounds; ability to walk and work outdoors for extended periods of time in all types of weather including extreme heat and cold.  

Alternates to the position requirements may be made as Metroparks finds appropriate and acceptable.

1. Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
2. Education: High School Diploma or GED
3. Experience: Moderate level of specialty maintenance. How many years?
4. Certifications: Must obtain the following certifications and fulfill requalification and recertification requirements:

• OSHA 10 Hour – within 6 months of employment
• First Aid/CPR – within 1 year of employment
• CDL Class A – within 1 year of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated appreciation for enhancing quality of life and conserving the region’s natural resources through clean, safe and natural parks and open spaces.  

Knowledge

• Demonstrated proficiency in maintenance specialty areas: carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry.
• Ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment including power tools and heavy equipment.
• Understanding of maintenance-related safety regulations. 

Skills

• Broad, in-depth maintenance and mechanical skills; demonstrated ability to maintain and repair equipment.
• Basic math skills
• Problem Solving and analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to work with all types of people including volunteers, staff, and the public.
• Basic customer service skills.

Abilities

• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to read and understand directions, work orders and MSDS sheets.

Metroparks Toledo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.