Park Buildings and Grounds Manager -- Full-Time (Exempt)

Rate: $19.6892 (hour) / $40,954 (annual) to $30.9400 (hour) /$64,355 (annual)

Pay Grade: E | Starting salary based on prior experience and education.

Location: Painesville Township Park, Painesville, OH 44077

Position Description: Under direction of the Regional Park Buildings and Grounds Manager, the Park Buildings and Grounds Manager performs building and grounds maintenance to assure the public's safety and maintain the overall condition of the Agency's buildings, grounds, and natural areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year maintenance experience or equivalent training/education is required.

Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and insurable under Agency's policy.

Required to operate Park District's vehicles and equipment and remain insurable on Park District's liability policy.

Must be able to perform heavy physical labor.

Required to be able to work independently and as a team member of a work crew or as a project leader.

Background and pre-employment drug test required.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including occasional weekends, evenings and holidays as required.

Position Requirements:

In-depth knowledge of ground maintenance techniques.

Basic knowledge of local flora and fauna.

Knowledge of related safety regulations.

Knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding the use of pesticides in the State of Ohio.

Skilled in general landscaping and grounds maintenance duties.

Demonstrated proficiency in maintenance specialty areas: carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, and electrical.

Ability to operate all @types of equipment, including power tools, heavy equipment, snow mobiles and knowledge of applicable safety regulations.

Ability to supervise others on tasks and setting priorities.

Ability to work in a team setting to accomplish park-related goals.

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interact with others with tact and courtesy and maintain integrity and appropriate behavior in dealing with conflicts and challenges with the public, co-workers, and managers.

Ability to operate various @types of vehicles and equipment.

Ability to operate various @types of tools including hand tools, and power tools -- both gas and electric.

Benefits: Lake Metroparks offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

OPERS membership (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System)

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid leave policies: vacation, personal, sick, and holiday leave

Optional benefits: additional life insurance, short-term disability, and deferred compensation

Additional perks: Northeastern Ohio Inter-Museum Council membership, agency discounts, and tuition reimbursement

To Apply:

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