AGRICULTURE AND MAINTENANCE

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Title

Agriculture and Maintenance

First Line Report

Operations Supervisor (Farm Regional Facilities)

Second Line Report

Operations Manager

Employee Status

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Last Revision Date

February 28, 2025

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

1. 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

2. General Maintenance and Repair 40%

a. Assist with day to day farm and regional facility operations

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

c. Assist with miscellaneous carpentry and drywall repair work

d. Assist with minor roofing repair and maintenance

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

f. Trail maintenance and repair including aggregate, asphalt and drainage installation

g. Perform road, parking lot and walkway maintenance

h. Perform minor equipment maintenance

i. Perform general lawn and landscape maintenance

3. Equipment Operation…………………………………………………………………………………..10%

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

b. Clean, maintain and inspect equipment

4. Departmental Functions………………………………………………………………………………..10%

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

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

c. Other duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

1. Knowledge of MetroParks rules and regulations, policies and procedures

2. Knowledge of basic hand tools

3. Basic mechanical aptitude

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

5. Ability to perform work based on written and oral instructions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Education/Qualifications

1. Must be at least 18 years old

2. Must possess a valid Driver’s License

3. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

4. General maintenance or farm experience

Physical Requirements Necessary to Perform Job Functions

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

2. 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

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

4. Ability to operate construction and lawn vehicles

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

6. Ability to stand for long periods of time

7. Ability to lift 50+ pounds

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

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

10. Regular and predictable attendance

11. Have excellent eye sight and hearing ability

12. Have physical and mental endurance to work long hours when necessary