What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Parks) position at City of Dublin?
Do you enjoy tasks that are hands-on, tactile and physical? How about working outdoors as part of a team maintaining one of the top park systems in Central Ohio? Would you like to share in the key role of taking care of the City of Dublin's 65 developed parks and expansive greenery? Apply today to join the team that contributes to the daily maintenance of Dublin’s green parks and clean community spaces!
The City of Dublin offers seasonal maintenance job opportunities in many of our public service-oriented divisions. Successful candidates gain valuable knowledge and experience through training, both on the job and through formal instruction, while working with a highly tenured and expert staff.
Pay Rate Information
Scheduling/Availability
Note: This is a part-time/seasonal position that is not eligible for comprehensive benefits coverage such as vacation/sick leave, health, vision or dental insurance.
Beyond the Paycheck
Supplemental Information: All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and their employment may be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.
The City of Dublin offers seasonal maintenance job opportunities in many of our public service-oriented divisions. Successful candidates gain valuable knowledge and experience through training, both on the job and through formal instruction, while working with a highly tenured and expert staff.
Pay Rate Information
- Starting pay rate for new hires is $17.00/hour
- Starting pay rate for new hires with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is $20.40/hour
- Per our policy, employees are hired into the established wage structure and therefore pay is non-negotiable
- Returning employees will progress to the next step in our wage structure to receive a raise with each year of consecutive service
- Individuals that obtain their CDL while employed with us will be eligible for a pay increase, pending all DOT requirements are met
Scheduling/Availability
- Short and long-term schedules are available through December 2026 up to 40 hours per week, including:
- Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm
- Monday-Friday, 2:30-10:30pm
- Friday-Tuesday, 7am-3pm
Note: This is a part-time/seasonal position that is not eligible for comprehensive benefits coverage such as vacation/sick leave, health, vision or dental insurance.
Beyond the Paycheck
- Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
- Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University
- Discounts on memberships at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
- Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the summer
- Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
- Uniforms provided
- Career mapping and growth opportunities
- Cutting grass
- Irrigation, turf renovation and seeding fields
- Maintaining athletic fields, ball diamonds, shelter houses, green spaces, cemeteries, right-of-ways, bike paths, walkways and related park structures and facilities
- Operating a variety of hand tools (shovel, rake, handsaw, etc.)
- Trash removal and equipment maintenance
- Assisting with community special events
- Snow removal
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Possession of a valid driver's license
- Previous landscape maintenance and/or forestry experience
- Availability to work through December 2026
- Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- H.S. Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent certificate
- Candidates must successfully complete and pass a physical ability/lift test as a condition of hire
- Physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform all essential functions
- Ability to transfer and carry heavy objects
- Ability to exert in excess of 75-125 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50-100 lbs. of force frequently
- Ability to maneuver over/under equipment and in small work areas while performing essential functions
- Ability to dig, bend, lift, and work in confined spaces
- Ability to demonstrate dexterity in the use of hands and feet
- Ability to walk long distances and/or work while standing for long periods of time
- Ability to perform tasks requiring stooping, bending, climbing ladders/stairs, etc.
- Ability to operate a variety of light and medium motorized vehicles
- Ability to work under emergency conditions in support of fire and police operations
- Ability to utilize appropriate protective clothing and equipment around hazardous chemicals/conditions
- Ability to utilize necessary protective clothing and equipment to avoid potential dangers from pesticides
Supplemental Information: All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and their employment may be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.
THE CITY OF DUBLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $17 - $20