Park Maintenance and Construction at Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area – Maumee, Ohio

Join Metroparks Toledo in Park Maintenance and Construction. Here, you will play a critical role in maintaining Metroparks assets and constructing new ones. You will work throughout the park district on unique projects and have the chance to put your personal touch on those projects that millions of park visitors enjoy annually.

Day in the Life?

From preventative maintenance on heavy machinery to the construction of unique park features, projects can vary by week, month or season. As a smaller, self-sufficient team, summers may be spent out in the parks constructing a new shelter and pouring decorative concrete while winters may be spent indoors remodeling a kitchen, bathroom or performing custom metal work. Each day is unique and creativity in design is encouraged.

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

• Work outside in our beautiful Metroparks.
• Stable year-round employment with a monthly set schedule.
• Competitive pay, health care, retirement, and time off. Read more here.
• Organized work plans so you can stay focused and plan for time away.

You’ll love this job if

• You enjoy hands-on work and take pride in your craftsmanship knowing the positive experiences it will bring to the community.
• You enjoy flexibility in your work routine – dabbling in various general trades both indoors and out.
• You’re self-motivated and enjoy day-to-day independence while successfully managing your time with coworkers to hit targeted project completion dates.

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Job Summary

Complete a broad spectrum of mechanical work and construction projects to ensure the highest level of visitor satisfaction and stewardship of Metroparks resources, infrastructure and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan work projects to stay within established budget and time constraints; provide input on project scope and design; procure materials and supplies and track costs associated with projects.
• Perform a variety of high-level new construction and complex carpentry projects.
• Perform a variety of general building maintenance activities; plumbing, painting, dry wall, roofing, minor electrical, and masonry.
• Perform required landscaping activities; plant flowers, shrubs, and trees, etc.
• Implement procedures, techniques and best practices in the maintenance of facilities and equipment in park operations.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment including dump trucks, excavators, backhoes, aerial lifts, and telehandlers; assure compliance with all related safety regulations.
• Understand and comply with PERRP, OSHA, and ODA requirements.
• Carry out the District’s mission, strategic plan and operating principles to promote the success of the organization.
• Maintain assigned equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and Metropark operating standards.
• Complete all required reports and maintenance logs.
• Actively seek opportunities for innovation and improvement within job role.
• Work effectively with others assigned to projects; effectively communicate with contractors to coordinate and direct work.
• Effectively follow directions and adjust assignments as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment; make repairs, and maintain records.
• Purchase materials needed to complete assigned project.
• Assist with general grounds maintenance activities such as snow removal and storm cleanup as needed.
• Direct the work of seasonal and volunteer staff.
• Facilitate transfer of project-related skills to park staff.
• Other Park District work related duties as assigned.

Equipment Used

Park vehicles as assigned; Manual and power driven equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, power hand tools; snow removal equipment, utility vehicles, trucks, light and medium-duty tractors, truck/trailer combinations, backhoe, skid steer, chemical dispensing systems, etc.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Schedule: 40 hour work-week that may require work in the evenings, weekends, and/or holidays when needed to accomplish goals
• Home Work Location: Side Cut
• Requires regular lifting and carrying of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting 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.

Job Requirements

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: Minimum of 3 years’ construction and/or skilled trades’ experience
4. Certifications: Must obtain the following certifications and fulfill requalification and recertification requirements: (Internal Candidates: Certifications already achieved, preferred).

• First Aid/CPR – within 6 months
• Class A CDL – within 1 year
• OSHA 30-hour Construction certification – within 6 months
• Aerial Lift Operator Safety Certification – within 6 months

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

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.
• Broad, in-depth maintenance and mechanical skills; demonstrated ability to maintain and repair equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in maintenance specialty areas: rough and finish carpentry, plumbing, painting and staining, concrete, masonry, welding, roofing, and minor electrical.
• Ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot all types of equipment including power tools and heavy equipment.
• Understanding of maintenance-related safety regulations.
• Advanced construction-related math skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Broad, general understanding of flora, fauna and wildlife of the area.
• Ability to communicate to the public in an articulate and intelligent manner.
• Must be able to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to effectively coordinate work projects and work teams.
• Ability to read and understand directions, work orders and MSDS sheets.
• Interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work with all types of people including volunteers, staff, and the public.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineer/architectural drawings and plan sets.
• Ability to operate and interpret surveying equipment.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.

Metroparks Toledo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.