Job Details

Salary: $17.85 Hourly
Location : Grove City, OH
Job Type: Part-time II
Job Number: 25-6652-2
Department: Service
Opening Date: 10/01/2025
Closing Date: 11/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

General Description and Qualifications
If you're at least 16 years of age and enjoy working with your hands, apply to join one of the dynamic service crews that keep Grove City running smoothly and looking beautiful.

Appointed by the Mayor in consultation with the Administrative Assistant, the Service Laborer, under the immediate supervision of a Department Manager or Supervisor is responsible for performing general manual labor and maintenance work at City owned parks and facilities.

The successful candidate will work to perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks using hand tools and various types of motorized equipment, will work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, and meets the requirements outlined below.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must demonstrate reliable and predictable attendance.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, civic leaders and the public in general.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• The City of Grove City is a Drug Free Workplace. All candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly used drugs, including marijuana.

This is a part-time position, scheduled up to a maximum of 28 hours per week.

Essential Functions of the Position

The Service Laborer shall have the following duties under their direct supervisor:

• Obey and promptly execute all orders of the Administrative Assistant.
• Supports the service department by successfully executing daily job assignments.
• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks to assist with the efficient delivery of City services (e.g., litter cleanup, mowing, painting, patching roadways, assists with erecting street signs, leaf collection, snow removal, etc.); assists with maintenance and operation of City-owned equipment and vehicles; inspects equipment and tools prior to operation to ensure safety; maintains City tools and equipment as required; assists with rough and finished carpentry work; trimming and/or cutting trees and brush, cleans streets, curbs, and catch basins; assists with some minor electrical work as assigned; cleans City facilities.
• Town Center area maintenance (e.g., litter cleanup, table, bench and umbrella repair, event preparation).
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Equipment Operated

The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants, unclean or unsanitary conditions; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines (e.g., belts, reels, blades, pulleys, etc.); exposed to possible injury from explosions and/or falling from high places; has exposure to fire; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; has exposure to shaking objects or surfaces; regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull 50 lbs. or less. Employee may be subject to irregular work hours and must be available 24/7 unless alternate arrangements have been approved by Supervisor, and exposed to vehicular traffic when working in the public right-of-way.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium to heavy work.

The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Backhoe, loader, street sweeper, skid steer, snowplow, tractors, mowers, and other related equipment; saws, jackhammer, crack sealer, roller, chipper, light and heavy duty motorized trucks, hand and power tools (e.g., chainsaw, air wrench, etc.); mobile phone, personal computer, computer software, printer, copy machine, fax machine, and other standard business office equipment.
Minimum Acceptable Characteristics, Licensure and/or Certification

Knowledge of *City/department goals and objectives; *City/department policies and procedures; safety practices and procedures; first aid practices; road construction, maintenance and repair; custodial methods and techniques; building construction, maintenance and repair; general construction, maintenance and repair; mechanical maintenance; vehicle maintenance and repair; heavy and medium duty equipment maintenance and repair; proper lifting techniques; grounds maintenance and repair; local geographical area.

The City of Grove City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement program after 90 days.
OPERS Pension with employer match.
Health benefits are not available for this position.
01

Are you at least 16 years of age at the time you are completing this application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you at least 18 years of age at the time you are completing this application?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05

Within the last five (5) years have you been convicted of an OVI?

• Yes
• No

06

Within the last year (from date of application) have you used or purchased marijuana? (The term "used" includes, but is not limited to smoked, ingested, tasted, injected, inhaled, or otherwise tried marijuana.)

• Yes
• No

07

Have you filed a fraudulent insurance claim or fraudulent application for welfare, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation or other public assistance benefit program?

• Yes
• No

08

Within the last five (5) years have you been convicted of a gambling offense? (The term "gambling offense" includes any activity defined as gambling by a federal, state, local statute or ordinance in the jurisdiction where the activity occurred.)

• Yes
• No

09

Within the last five (5) years have you committed a theft offense as an adult, which singularly or cumulatively exceeds $1,000?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you a returning Grove City Service Laborer? If so, you may skip questions 11 through 25.

• Yes
• No

11

What is the extent of your training and experience in operating a chainsaw?

• I have not performed this task and I do not have training in this task
• I have been trained to perform this task, but have not performed this task on the job
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

12

What is the extent of your experience in operating a zero turn mower?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

13

What is the extent of your training and experience in operating a chipper?

• I have not performed this task and I do not have training in this task
• I have been trained to perform this task, but have not performed this task on the job
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

14

What is the extent of your training and experience in operating a front-end loader and/or backhoe?

• I have not performed this task and I do not have training in this task
• I have been trained to perform this task, but have not performed this task on the job
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

15

What is the extent of your experience performing field and ball diamond maintenance?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

16

What is the extent of your experience installing street signs?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

17

What is the extent of your experience patching roadways or installing sidewalks?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

18

What is the extent of your experience performing rough and unfinished carpentry work?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

19

What is the extent of your experience painting walls, ceilings, and other building related surfaces?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

20

What is the extent of your experience performing vehicle maintenance?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

21

What is the extent of your experience repairing broken sewer and water lines?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

22

What is the extent of your experience completing minor electrical work?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

23

What is the extent of your work experience in welding?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

24

What is the extent of your experience with HVAC maintenance?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

25

What is the extent of your work experience performing cleaning duties including biological waste (non-hazardous) and trash?

• I have not performed this task or I am unable or willing to perform this task
• I have not performed this task, but I have the ability to perform the task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

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