Part Time Grand Valley Preserve Worker

Description

The City of the Village of Indian Hill, Ohio is accepting applications for the position of Part Time Grand Valley Preserve Worker. Under the direction of the Grand Valley Preserve Manager, the Preserve Worker is responsible for the oversight of recreation and leisure activities and operations and maintenance of the Grand Valley Preserve. The Preserve Worker will function in a number of roles: as an un-commissioned ranger being the Village’s community relations and rule enforcement personnel on site; assist with maintenance, performing routine and/or assigned tasks for keeping parkland, buildings and facilities in a safe, clean and well-maintained condition; and serve as liaison to visitors utilizing preserve areas. The nature of the position requires the successful candidate to work a variety of non-traditional hours including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

The Grand Valley Preserve, a former gravel excavation site, was acquired by the Village of Indian Hill in 2002. The 379-acre site has been the focus of a reclamation project to restore wildlife and the Preserve’s natural beauty. The Preserve includes a few miles of beautiful walking trails and small lakes for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcomes visitors, provides information and assistance to preserve visitors, and responds to visitors’ questions. While assisting visitors, assesses visitors’ needs, provides basic direction, options, or solutions if a situation presents itself. If situations require a response above basic direction, elevates situation to appropriate personnel.
• Processes, updates and assigns passes by entering new access cards.
• Makes rounds regularly throughout work shifts to maintain high visibility with visitors. Rounds through preserve may be made by vehicle, utility task vehicle, or on foot. Makes rounds throughout preserve and trails, looks for signs of vandalism, misuse, trespass, maintenance problems, or safety hazards, and reports any findings to Preserve Manager.
• Be able to work quickly under pressure and be willing and diplomatic in confronting users who are not following preserve rules and enforce regulations set forth by the Village.
• Opens and closes gates and facilities, performs final security checks before leaving.
• Assures that the preserve and recreation facilities are maintained in a safe and functional operational manner; provides warning system if inclement weather.
• Safe and effective operation of vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Provides security and enforces membership, animal and fishing regulations.
• Ensures watercraft standards are followed to ensure appropriate maintenance of the high-quality water system.
• Independently performs routine and/or daily assignments and work as part of a project team. Examples include, but are not limited to, grounds keeping, mowing, trimming, mulching, trail repairs, clearing downed trees, minor building and equipment repairs, liter and trash removal, janitorial, event setup and cleanup, etc.
• May respond to emergency situations as needed involving accidents, debris, or other situations.
• Participates in meetings, seminars, trainings and events as needed.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work flexible hours (to include nights and weekends).
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• When contact with public is required, ability to maintain courteous, helpful attitude.
• Should be aware of proper local, state and federal safety practices and standards.
• Must possess high degree of integrity, good professional judgment, motivation, and a positive attitude.
• Skill in operating power equipment, hand tools, motor vehicles, heavy machinery and related equipment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independent and with minimum supervision.
• Physical condition and strength to perform manual labor like heaving lifting, loading, and digging over a continuous period of time.
• Ability to understand, follow and execute oral and written directions.
• Plant identification skills helpful.

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent. Experience in some or all of the following skills: grounds keeping, park maintenance, building maintenance, use of hand tools and power equipment, rule enforcement, customer service. Prior law enforcement experience preferred. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Tools and Equipment Used

Computer including word processing, spreadsheet, database and various software programs, copy machine, fax machine, printer, telephone and other small office equipment; light to heavy equipment such as backhoe, bobcat, skid steer; various hydraulic powered hand tools, chain saws and other hand powered and non-powered hand tools; mowing and fertilizing equipment, blowers, string and hedge trimmers, blower and other similar mechanical equipment and tools.

Requirements and Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Sufficient personal mobility, stamina, flexibility and balance to perform maintenance and repair operations that require bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching and other physical exertions. Manual dexterity in order to grasp, install, manipulate, or assemble objects. Must have physical ability for maneuvering and lifting canoes, kayaks and paddleboards.  Requires dexterity to walk over uneven terrain and unfamiliar terrain. Work is usually performed in an outdoor environment within City facilities and work sites. The employee will be exposed to loud noise, mechanized equipment, dirt, dust, snow, heat, chemicals, and foul odors. Performs work in all weather conditions for extended periods of time. Work requires sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds and to repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing more than 75 pounds with assistance. Requires ability to work flexible hours (to include nights and weekends).

Hourly Rate

Hourly rate of $14.06 to $23.08, depending on qualifications

Application Process

Qualified applicants are required to submit a completed application for employment. Original signature is required on any paper application form submittals. It is the responsibility of the applicant to carefully list all pertinent experience, training and certifications. All documents may be submitted electronically through the Village’s website (https://indianhill.gov/employment) mailed or delivered to the attention of:

Jessica Chaney
Director of Administrative Services
Village of Indian Hill
6525 Drake Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 561-6500
[email protected]

The recruitment will remain open until the positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Successful candidates will be required to pass a background check, pre-employment drug screening and physical examination.