Park Maintenance Specialist

PARK MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Parks & Recreation Department

Base of 40 hours per week/2080 annual hours

Pay Band 1 - $16.62 to $22.02 per hour

Summary: This hourly position: prepares facilities for rentals; operates equipment; maintains grounds; prepares athletic fields; checks mechanical pool operations; prepares for special events; oversees temporary staff (Park Laborers’) work quality and reports issues to immediate supervisor; performs other related duties as assigned. Successful candidate must be able to stand, talk, hear, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and lift up to 50 pounds. Work is typically performed outdoors regardless of the weather; employee has significant contact with City citizens and the general public. Hours may be irregular, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Requires: High school diploma or equivalent; minimum six months’ relevant experience; valid Ohio Driver’s License; or any combination of education, training and work experience which provides the required skill set to perform the essential functions of the job. Within one year of appointment, must obtain First Aid/CPR, Certified Pool Operator and an applicator license.

Pay & Benefits: This position is in Pay Band 1 with an hourly wage range of $16.62 to $22.02 per hour.Benefits include: vacation & sick leave; medical, dental, vision insurance; Ohio Public Employees Retirement (OPERS). For more information on benefits, visit https://shorturl.at/BMV58.

To Apply: Interested individuals must complete an employment application. This is available online at https://bgohio-helpcenter.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/31057 (external) or https://www.bgohio.org/DocumentCenter/View/4500/Internal-Employment-Application-PDF (internal).

NOTE: If you are unable to access and complete an online application, paper applications are available in the HR Department at the City Administrative Services Building at 305 N. Main St. Bowling Green, OH 43402, during regular business hours.

Application materials must be returned to the Human Resources Department using one of the following methods BY MARCH 12, 2024 at 4:30pm.

The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.62 - $22.02 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends
• Year round work

License/Certification:

• Ohio Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bowling Green, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person