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Join the Great Parks Team!

Are you passionate about outdoor education, recreation and conservation? Then join the Great Parks team!

Team members enjoy working in parks, golf courses, harbors, athletic fields, playgrounds, welcome booths, a horseback riding center and administrative roles at our parks and nature preserves throughout Hamilton County. We’re looking for energetic individuals who are passionate about integrity, sustainability, inclusivity and fun! 

Full-time, part-time and seasonal positions are available to those ages 16 and up. Pay, work schedule, requirements and qualifications vary by position, so view individual opportunity descriptions for more information. 

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Featured Position

 Maintenance Specialist - Full Time
  • This position will be in our Central Region based out of Winton Woods and work at Glenwood Gardens, Farbach -Werner, and Triple Creek. May also go to other parks as needed and follows a flexible schedule.
  • The Maintenance Specialist will perform skilled maintenance and inspection of grounds, facilities, and infrastructure, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and other systems with limited supervision in assigned region;
  • Work in our beautiful park settings
  • Our excellent benefits package includes enrollment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid life, Vacation, 11 Paid holidays, paid sick days and free or discounted use of many Great Parks of Hamilton County recreational activities.
 

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  • Benefits

  • Great Parks Rangers

    Great Parks of Hamilton County Rangers are state certified peace officers, trained for emergency response, investigation and reporting. They enforce federal and state laws as well as Great Parks’ bylaws and regulations. The Rangers patrol by cruiser, foot, all-terrain vehicle and bike, making them available to guests in all areas of the parks. Interested applicants for both part-time and full-time positions must possess an appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience.

    Qualifications include:

    • Minimum of 21 years of age
    • Basic Peace Officer Certification from Ohio
    • State Motor Vehicle Operator's License that meets Great Parks current carrier guidelines
    • No felony or domestic violence convictions
    • Preferred qualifications include any formal or informal education or experience in Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation or related field.
    • Ability to successfully complete the following if accepted for consideration: oral interview, medical examination (at applicant’s expense) and voice stress analysis.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer
    Great Parks provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law. This protection applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

  • Statement of ADA Compliance

    Great Parks of Hamilton County acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e., sign interpretive services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to the Great Parks of Hamilton County's recruitment process, the park district requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled assessment and/or interview. Individuals requiring assistance with the application system must contact the Human Resources Department prior to the closing date/time of a posted position. To make arrangements, contact the Human Resources Department at 513-521-7275.

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