PART TIME MAINTENANCE PERSON FARM

Job Description

Position Title

Part-Time Farm Maintenance Person

First Line Report

Operations Supervisor (Farm Regional Facilities)

Second Line Report

Operations Manager

Compensation

$15.00 hourly

Employee Status

(FT, PT, SEAS, INTERN)

Part-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Last Revision Date

March 2, 2023

SUMMARY – The Part-Time Farm Maintenance Person is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks within the MetroParks Farm and Regional Facilities. The Part-Time Farm Maintenance Person position reports directly to the Operations Supervisor (Farm Regional Facilities) and Operations Manager. This position is suitable for transitional duty.

Primary Responsibilities Function Priority Percentage (Should = 100%)

Animal Care 40%

Assist with daily animal care at the MetroParks Farm which includes basic chores of feeding, watering and cleaning pens

Assist with inventory and storage of feed and cleaning supplies to ensure continuity of operational procedures

Assist with routine vaccinations and grooming/dehorning

Review and maintain all necessary records, including but not limited to health records

General Maintenance and Repair 40%

Assist with day to day farm and regional facility operations

Perform snow and ice removal at all MetroParks facilities including roads, sidewalks, parking lots, etc.

Assist with miscellaneous carpentry and drywall repair work

Assist with minor roofing repair and maintenance

Perform janitorial services including building clean up, litter pick-up, cleaning restrooms, etc.

Trail maintenance and repair including aggregate, asphalt and drainage installation

Perform road, parking lot and walkway maintenance

Perform minor equipment maintenance

Perform general lawn and landscape maintenance

Equipment Operation 10%

Operate project specific vehicles and equipment including but not limited to: park vehicles, power tools and hand tools

Clean, maintain and inspect equipment

Departmental Functions 10%

Assist with MetroParks events as determined by Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager

Provide intra-department support as determined by Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager

Other duties as assigned

Job Functional Priority Percentage Total

100

%

Essential Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Knowledge of MetroParks rules and regulations, policies and procedures

Knowledge of basic hand tools

Basic mechanical aptitude

Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a wide variety of audiences in both writing and speaking

Ability to perform work based on written and oral instructions

Ability to complete all tasks assigned in an efficient, timely and professional manner

Ability to read, understand and follow MCMP rules, safety rules and SDS sheets

Ability to operate various types of maintenance tools, equipment and vehicles

Ability to read and interpret plans, details, specifications and operating manuals

Must possess proficient technological skills and abilities in the operation of standard computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office products

Must be able to work a varied schedule as needed including evenings, weekends and holidays

Education/Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old

Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

A minimum of one (1) year of general maintenance or farm work

Physical Requirements Necessary to Perform Job Functions

Must be physically able to perform all tasks inherent to the position

Ability to walk, traverse or otherwise access trails of all types, natural terrain, construction sites and all properties under control of Mill Creek MetroParks under all types of conditions

Ability to perform hard physical labor in all indoor and outdoor environments

Ability to operate construction and lawn vehicles

Ability to work from different degrees of height by using ladders, scaffolding, etc.

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Hand dexterity, must be able to use both hands to work with all necessary tools and equipment

Ability to bend and twist easily from waist and reach above head with both arms

Regular and predictable attendance

Have excellent eye sight and hearing ability

Have physical and mental endurance to work long hours when necessary

Job Requirement

This position is required to be available as the situation warrants. Events may require working evenings, weekends, holidays or other times outside of a normal schedule.

The duties and responsibilities listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. The MetroParks expressly reserves the right to add to, detract from, modify or eliminate any of the above provisions in its sole discretion.

EOE

This document is considered a public record under Ohio Revised Code 1545.

All employees of Mill Creek MetroParks, under, under Ohio Law, are employed-at-will.