PARK MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

PARK MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

City of Bowling Green

Parks and Recreation Department

(Pay Band 1, Step 1: $16.14 per hour)

(Effective June 26, 2023: Pay Band 1, Step 2 will be $17.37 per hour)

Base of 40 hours per week/2080 hours annually; with potential overtime pay.

Hourly, full-time position responsible for ensuring that park grounds, buildings and sports facilities are properly maintained. Prepares facilities for rentals; cleans restrooms and buildings; maintains and operates equipment; maintains grounds; prepares athletic fields; checks mechanical pool operations; prepares for special events; and performs other related duties as assigned. Must be able to work various shifts and weekends. Experience and Education: High school diploma or equivalent; certification/licenses include First Aid/CPR (ability to obtain within 6 months of hire); Certified Pool Operator (ability to obtain within 6 months of hire); commercial applicator license (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire); one to six months relevant experience; valid Ohio Driver’s License. A copy of the job description will be provided, but is also available online at https://www.bgohio.org/DocumentCenter/View/382/Park-Maintenance-Specialist-PDF.

Employees accrue vacation leave and sick leave per the administrative code. Employees can participate in group medical, dental and vision coverage, first of the month following employment. Information is available at https://www.bgohio.org/259/Insurance. Retirement benefits are through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: www.opers.org.

Interested persons must complete an application packet that is available either by visiting the Department of Human Resources of the City of Bowling Green at 304 N. Church St., Bowling Green, OH 43402-2399 or by accessing it online at: https://www.bgohio.org/Jobs.aspx. Resumés may be included, but will not substitute for a completed application. Application materials must be returned to the one of the following methods: by email to humanresources@bgohio.org, by fax to (419) 352-1262 or by US Mail or hand-delivery to the address above. Office hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. You may reach the Department of Human Resources by phone at (419) 354-6200. The City considers applicants for positions without regard to a person’s actual or perceived, race, immigration status, source of income, color, religion, gender/sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, creed, ancestry, disability, political ideology, veteran status, military status, gender expression, gender identity, family status, physical characteristics, HIV-status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

The deadline for making application is 4:30 p.m. April 3, 2023.