RECREATION PROGRAM LEADER (Y2WK 14-17 YEARS OLD OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE)

City of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

General Statement of Duties

Work in assigned summer youth employment opportunities provided by Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, Easter Seals TriState, and Cincinnati Hamilton County Community Action Agency.



OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE


Examples of Duties Performed:

Cleans and fills swimming pools, marks ball diamonds, erects and makes minor repairs to playground equipment.

Maintains grounds and walkways, and parking lots.

Cleans shelters, opens facility for approved groups.

Locks facilities after use, safeguards property and equipment.

Sets up and takes down chairs and tables, and other equipment for group activities.

Cleans snow from walks, steps and driveways.

Cuts and cares for grass and shrubbery, removes debris.

Assist in tree removal Cleans floors, walls and equipment, loads, unloads, and transfers material.

Scrubs, sweeps, and waxes floors.

Cleans walls, windows, blinds and drapes and changes light bulbs.

Assists in the set-up of athletic fields.

Uses hand and power tools to break and remove paving and concrete materials.

Operates equipment such as: weed eater, riding mowers hand blowers, and walk behind blowers.

Spreads mulch, topsoil, and ball field clay.

Moves furniture, loads and unloads material and supplies from trucks.

Collects garbage and empty trash receptacles.


Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

Youth 14 to 18 years of age meeting City residency and household income guidelines.
Must have a valid work permit (14 and 15 years old) or parental consent (16 and 17 years old). Must complete application and submit supplemental parental forms. Must attend 20 hour orientation/training session.

Required Education and Experience

None, except where required by employer.

Working and Physical Conditions

Various, depending on particular assignment.


Human Resources contact: Anthony Smith, [email protected]

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.


The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.


The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.



Equal Employment Opportunity


The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:


New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas



Health Insurance


The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.


Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian



Basic Life Insurance


A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.



Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account


City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account


City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account


City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.



Retirement Plan


The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation


As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

Posted 2026-02-02

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