Now Hiring

The City of Mentor employs over 500 people in full-time, part-time, and temporary/seasonal positions. New positions are posted regularly. Consider joining our team and serving our community in a fun and fulfilling setting! We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

The City of Mentor Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for a Written Exam to establish an Eligibility List for original appointment for the position of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. Annual salary range is $75,029.74 to $94,723.88.  Must be a U.S. Citizen, or in the process of becoming a citizen, at least 20-years old at time of application and 21-years old at time of appointment. No person is eligible to receive an original appointment on or after the person’s 36th birthday per City Ordinance MCO 159. Must have a valid Driver’s License, must be a High School Graduate (or GED equivalent), and must be a Certified Paramedic or currently enrolled in paramedic school; must be a Certified Paramedic at time of appointment. A copy of a Paramedic Certification or class enrollment must be submitted with the application.

Extra credit points will be given for the following:

  1. Proof of successful completion of Ohio Full-Time Firefighter Recruit Training Program/Firefighter II will earn two (2) additional points to passing score (70%) on the written exam; a copy of proof must be submitted with application.
  2. Veteran applicants with proof of Honorable Discharge (DD214 Long Form with signatures, Member 4 Copy), or of current active-duty service in “Good Standing”, with a letter of “Good Standing” from a Commanding Officer, will be awarded two (2) additional points to passing score (70%) on the written exam. A copy of proof of military service must be received by the Civil Service Recording Secretary by the last day of filing
  3. Active Mentor Part-Time Firefighters who have completed their probationary period will be awarded additional credit points to passing score (70%) in accordance with Mentor’s Civil Service Code.

To be processed for possible appointment, you must have a valid/current (not more than 12-months old) Auburn Career Center or Tri-C Physical Agility Certificate (obtained at candidate’s own expense); this certificate is NOT required to take the Written Exam.

The Written Exam will be given on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mentor Senior Center, 8484 Munson Road, Mentor. Sign-in starts at 6:00 p.m. A valid picture I.D. is required at sign-in.

A non-refundable filing fee of $20 Cash or Money Order is required at time of application – No Checks, Credit or Debit Cards accepted. SEE FACT SHEET IN THE APPLICATION PACKET FOR DETAILS. Advance application packets are available at the link below to print but will not be accepted until May 1, 2024.  Ranking for ties is determined by date and time of application submission.  Applications will also be available and accepted in-person Wednesday, May 1st through Friday, May 24th, Weekdays Only, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the City of Mentor Civil Service Commission, Mentor Municipal Center, 3rd Floor, 8500 Civic Center Boulevard, Mentor, Ohio. EOE/ADA

 

FOR APPLICATION PACKET AND TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

Click on the position to view job description. Positions are open unless otherwise indicated.

Click on the position to view job description. Positions are open unless otherwise indicated.

Mentor Community Recreation Center

The following positions are open unless otherwise indicated.

Pools & Aquatics

  • Cashier – Temp
  • Lifeguard – Seasonal
  • Water Safety Instructor – Seasonal

Amphitheater

  • Special Events Attendant – Temp

Recreation

  • Day Camp Head Counselor – Seasonal
  • Day Camp Counselor – Seasonal

Wildwood Cultural Center

  • Facility Attendant
  • Camp Counselor at Wildwood, Kid Quest, and Theater Camp – Seasonal
  • Head Counselor (Kid Quest) – Seasonal

Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina

Parks & Public Works

  • Maintenance Aide – Temp

Cemetery

  • Maintenance Aid – Temp

Ice Arena

  • Arena Operator – Temp

Senior Center

Black Brook Golf Course

  • Cashier – Temp
  • Maintenance Aid – Temp
  • Assistance Golf Course Manager – Temp

Mentor Community Recreation Center

  • Lifeguards
  • Water Safety Instructors
  • Group Fitness Instructors
  • Aquatic Group Fitness Instructors
  • Racquet Sports Instructors
  • Childcare Attendants
  • Cashiers
  • Facility Attendants
  • Front Desk Attendants

2024 Temporary / Seasonal Employee Position Descriptions

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HOW TO APPLY

Applications for employment are accepted only for positions that are currently available. A separate application is required when applying for more than one position. Applicants will be required to undergo a background check if recommended for hire.

Applications are encouraged to be submitted online, however, paper applications are also available from the Human Resources Office.

Download the appropriate application, complete it, and save to your computer.

then…

APPLY BY EMAIL

  • Send your completed application as an attachment to: HRMail1@cityofmentor.com
  • Include your LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, and POSITION you are apply for in the subject line.
  • Application must be emailed no later than application deadline date
  • Only files with the following extensions can be accepted: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, JPG.

APPLY IN PERSON OR BY MAIL

Print our your completed application and hand-deliver or mail to:

Human Resource Office
Mentor Municipal Center, 3rd Floor
8500 Civic Center Boulevard
Mentor, Ohio 44060

Application must be postmarked or hand-delivered no later than application deadline date.

For questions or to check the status of an application, direct inquires to HRMail1@cityofmentor.com. No phone calls please.

THE CITY OF MENTOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EOE/ADA