General Information
Employment
Support clean and safe parks for all at Summit Metro Parks.
From maintaining trails to conserving greenspace, interacting with visitors to working with community partners, every Summit Metro Parks employee plays a key role in helping the people, plants and wildlife of Summit County thrive.
View a full list of job postings below to learn how you can play a part in connecting visitors to nature through clean and safe parks.
To apply, please submit resume and letter of interest in PDF or WORD format to [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications, phone inquiries cannot be accepted. Please utilize [email protected] for all inquiries and follow-up. We’re an equal opportunity employer.
Job Postings
Full-time
Park Technician I
Under the direction of the park manager, performs all duties necessary for the daily maintenance of park properties, areas, buildings and facilities, and helps with the construction of certain park improvement projects.
Full-time
Park Technician II
Under the direction of the park manager or other supervisor, perform all duties necessary for the daily maintenance of park properties, areas, buildings and facilities. Help with the construction of certain park improvement projects, and operate single axle dump trucks.
Seasonal Employment Opportunities
To apply for seasonal positions, please complete the REQUIRED application form and return to [email protected] OR mail to: Human Resources, Summit Metro Parks, 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron, OH 44313.
Seasonal
Conservation Maintenance
Primary seasonal maintenance focus on invasive species management (including herbicide application) requiring commitment to 40 hours per week. Reporting location: 790 Van Buren Avenue in Barberton to begin August 4, 2025.
Seasonal
Maintenance Worker
Park maintenance worker maintains and enhances park district’s lands and facilities by performing unskilled and semi-skilled jobs in a manner which assures the highest standard of maintenance, safety and service to the public.
