What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Park Technician position at Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks?
Purpose
Performs a wide range of basic landscaping, maintenance and resources management activities in parks.
Examples of Duties
Picks up litter and empties trash receptacles.
Performs basic trail maintenance including clearing paths, trimming, and pruning.
Paints and stains.
Qualifications
Completion of secondary education (high school or GED); must be at least 18 years of age;
Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with coworkers and general public on a daily basis.
Works on a team. Outstanding customer service, communications and interpersonal skills.
Attendance
Being present at work is an essential function of the position.
Mathematical Skills
Basic mathematics skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals.
Ability to carry out instructions and deal with problems involving few variables within a familiar context. Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision.
Possession of a valid Ohio driver license; and ability to be insured by the Metro Park's insurance carrier.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk and hear, operate grounds maintenance and heavy equipment, lift heavy objects, operate power and hand tools, drive park vehicles, mowers, golf carts, etc. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms, etc. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
While performing the regular duties of the job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Work Hours
Schedule is based solely on operational need but typically will be 40 hours per week for the defined season (May to September). Hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability and willingness to cooperate with coworkers on group projects. Ability to complete routine forms.
Other Information
Students may receive college credit for internship period. Please contact your college or university advisor.
Due to the temporary nature of these roles, local applicants are preferred.
The Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks' employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Uniforms (for specified positions)