Employment Opportunities

Current job opening: Police Officer (Part-time: 1,040 hours)

Job description:

Under the direction of the police chief, the officer provides safety, protection, stewardship, education to the park visitor, law-enforcement services such as patrol of district properties, and other duties as assigned. This is a commissioned law-enforcement appointment with full arrest authority under Section 1545.13 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Requirements:

A valid Ohio Peace Officer's Certificate
Possession of a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator's license with a good driving record
Satisfactory fingerprint and criminal background check and drug screening

Starting Rate:
$24.51

View the job description and download the law enforcement employment packet by clicking HERE. Please drop the packet off or mail it to the Medina County Park District Headquarters at 6364 Deerview Lane, Medina, OH 44256.

Current Job Opening: Seasonal Park Laborer

Job Description: Temporary seasonal position under the direction of the maintenance superintendent, park laborers work in the area of park maintenance, including grounds keeping, repairs, and other work necessary for the operation and upkeep of park facilities from April 15 to October 15.

Click HERE for the full job description.

Examples of duties:

Safe operation of park vehicles and maintenance equipment such as mowers, weed trimmers, power tools, tractors, etc.
Cleaning of buildings, rest rooms, vehicles, equipment, etc.
Grounds keeping activities, including litter and trash pick-up, mowing, trimming, cleaning shelters/buildings, cleaning rest rooms, emptying trash baskets, trail maintenance, painting, mulching, raking, landscaping, and various other maintenance duties.

Desired Training and Experience Requirements
Any combination of training and/or experience that would indicate possession of the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
High school diploma.
Possession of a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license with a good driving record (must be insurable).

Hourly rate: $16/hour

Qualified applicants should fill out an application. Download an employment application by clicking HERE. Once you fill out the application, please drop it off or mail it to the Medina County Park District Headquarters at 6364 Deerview Lane, Medina, OH 44256. You can also email applications to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Current Job Opening: Seasonal Steward (Natural Resources)

Job Description: Under the direction of the natural resource manager, assists with duties pertaining to natural resource management including: invasive plant management; aquatic management project; tree maintenance projects; park maintenance activities; operation of mowing equipment, chainsaws, tractors, and trucks; natural resource inventories (i.e., flora and fauna surveys); and other duties as assigned

Click HERE for the full job description.

Requirements:

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and have some experience with equipment operation.

Minimum first-year student in natural resource management, park and recreation management, wildlife management, or related field

Possess and maintain a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license with an insurable/acceptable driving record

Hourly rate: $16/hour

Medina County Park District is a local and regional leader in conservation, education, and the protection of natural resources. Employees take pride in the parks, trails, programs, and community; ensure quality outdoor experiences; protect public investments; plan the forests and prairies of tomorrow; and develop the next generation of stewards. Employment with the park district is more than a job -- it's an opportunity to make lives better in a fun, fulfilling team environment.

Employee Benefits Include:

Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Health and Life Insurance (full-time employees only)
Worker's Compensation
Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Annual Uniform Allowance
Annual Stipend for Job-related Certification/Licensure (full-time employees only)
Tuition & Exam Fee Reimbursement Program
Vacation Sell-back Policy
Remote-Working Policy (limited to select job descriptions)
Free Open-air Shelter Reservations
50% Discount on Enclosed Facility Reservations (max. 2x/year)
20% Discount on Medina Community Recreation Center Membership (with district's membership in the Greater Medina Chamber)

For NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT positions, download an employment application by clicking on the link below. Once you fill out the application, please drop it off or mail it to the Medina County Park District Headquarters at 6364 Deerview Lane, Medina, OH 44256. You can also email applications to pThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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