Job Information
City of Newark - Cemetery & Parks Equipment Operator in Newark, Ohio
Salary
$51,126.40 - $54,870.40 Annually
Location
275 N. Cedar St. Newark - Newark Cemetery/Parks Dept., OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2024-00019
Department
Cemetery & Parks
Opening Date
06/26/2024
Closing Date
7/4/2024 4:00 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME
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Description
To identify the essential skills needed to ensure all internal and external programs offered through the division of Cemetery and Parks are delivered in a consistent and high-quality manner.
Examples of Duties
- Open and close burial spaces.
- Perform grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, leaf removal, trash removal, and planting.
- Perform a variety of tasks associated with the maintenance of facilities, including interior and exterior painting, general carpentry repairs, basic construction, plumbing, electrical maintenance and repair skills.
- Maintain cemetery equipment and clean up work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Remove snow from the cemetery, parks, and bike paths.
- Set up and tear down all parks and cemetery events.
- Maintain a positive attitude and working relationship with fellow staff, contractors, and the general public.
Performs other duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
- Minimum
- Minimum 18 years of age;
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- Must have a valid Ohio CDL Class B License;
- One (1) year of work experience or equivalent;
- Ability to operate a backhoe, skid loader, zero turn mower, dump truck, chain saw, and miscellaneous hand and power tools;
- Possess an awareness of worker safety guidelines and procedures, and applies these in performing daily activities and tasks;
- Good writing and record-keeping skills;
- Computer literacy with familiarity of MS Office Suite (i.e. Outlook, Explorer, Word, etc.);
- Basic map reading skills;
- May require employee to work overtime during the week and weekends
Preferred
- Three (3) years of work experience or equivalent;
- Exceptional/advanced computer skills including MS Office Suite (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.); and mission related software platforms
Professional certification in a given trade
Supplemental Information
Qualified applicants will be required to participate in an online Civil Service competitive selection process where you will be tested regarding your abilities to meet individual job requirements. At this time upload the credentials listed on your application and resume e.g. valid Driver License, High School Diploma, GED, College Degree, DD214, Certifications, etc. under attachments. Credit for military service w