General Laborer / Parks Department
Location | North Canton, Ohio |
Date Posted | January 25, 2022 |
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Description
The City of North Canton is now hiring a full-time, entry labor position, with full public employee benefits in our Parks & Recreation Department.
The North Canton Parks & Rec Dept. prides itself on providing a clean, safe, and fun environment for all who visit North Canton parks.
This position works as a member of the Parks Team, responsible for cleaning and maintaining 3 large Community Parks, 8 smaller neighborhood parks, Dogwood Swimming Pool, Dogwood Skatepark, Arrowhead Pool & Golf Course, the North Canton Civic/Event Center and the Hoover Recreation/Baseball Complex. North Canton parks have something for everyone including; playgrounds, basketball, tennis courts, walking track, fishing pond, picnic tables, restrooms and pavilions.
Job Requirements:
- Experience understanding and following oral and written directions.
- Experience interacting with public in a polite and tactful manner.
- Perform assigned tasks in a punctual and satisfactory manner.
- Work hours are 7am-4pm. Must arrive on time, on a regular basis, be willing to work some irregular and/or OT hours as needed.
- Ability to work outside under adverse weather conditions.
- Perform physical labor, including the ability to carry heavy loads, climb up and down ladders, and climb into and out of holes.
- Knowledge of basic work zone safety principles and techniques.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license required.
- Valid Ohio Class A or B CDL preferred but not required at time of hire. Must be willing to obtain CDL within 6mos (City Paid).
Prefered Work Characteristics:
- Any experience with general building maintenance.
- Painting Experience.
- Knowledge or experience with mowers & landscaping equipment.
- General horticulture/landscaping knowledge.
- Operation & maintenance of manual and power hand tools, power maintenance equipment, four-wheel drive pick–up truck.
- Ability to perform general maintenance of city grounds, buildings, facilities, and vehicles, including trash removal, janitorial duties and basic landscaping work.
- Ability to perform snow removal operations, as well as General Street cleaning as needed.
- Experience and/or ability to perform basic tasks with equipment, including loaders, backhoes, and dump trucks.