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]. We’re an equal opportunity employer.  

Job Postings

full-time

Maintenance Utility Technician

Maintain and enhance park district’s lands and facilities by performing semi-skilled and skilled jobs in a manner which assures the highest standard of maintenance, safety and service to the public. Responsible for maintaining buildings and structures and keeping the electrical, mechanical and plumbing facilities and equipment in good working conditions. Assist with the construction of park improvement projects.

full-time

Park Ranger

Serves as a Law Enforcement Commissioned Peace Officer enforcing State of Ohio laws (Ohio Revised Code,) and Park District rules and regulations. Protects life, property, and maintains good order within the parks. Patrols assigned areas for the purpose of assisting park patrons to have a safe and enjoyable park experience. Provides information, education, and assistance to park visitors to achieve safety, security and resource protection. Performs duties with tact, diplomacy, discretion, respect, and impartiality.  

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

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.