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

Work Description: Under supervision, extinguishes fires, provides emergency medical service, carries out home and building inspections and maintains equipment in constant readiness to respond to emergency situations.  Duty schedule normally consists of 24-hour shifts.  Firefighters perform hazardous tasks under emergency conditions, which may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as fire, smoke, and cramped surroundings.

Annual Salary:  $77,280.84 to $97,565.78

Qualification Requirements: High School diploma or GED equivalent.  Must be a State-of-Ohio-Certified Paramedic or currently enrolled in a paramedic course.  Must be at least 20 years of age to apply for the test and 21 years of age at time of appointment/hire.  Must have valid driver’s license.  Must successfully complete a multi-stage examination process.  All qualifications are pursuant to State and Local Law.  Per City of Mentor Codified Ordinance 159, applicants not eligible for appointment on or after their 36th birthday.

You must submit an application to participate in the Written Exam and you must take the Written Exam to be considered for the Eligibility List for possible appointment. Applications will be accepted at the Civil Service Commission in the City Manager’s Office, 3rd Floor, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor from June 9–27, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Weekdays Only. Application packets are also available online to print at www.cityofmentor.com.  See the FACT SHEET for detailed information regarding submission.

Last Date for Registration is Friday, June 27, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

A $20 cash or money order filing fee must be submitted with the completed application – No personal checks, credit or debit cards accepted

The Written Exam will be on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the Mentor Senior Center, 8484 Munson Road, Mentor

Sign-in begins at 5:30 p.m. – Testing will start promptly at 6:00 p.m.

I.D. Required at Check-in

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Ice Arena

Fire Department

Mentor Community Recreation Center

Senior Center

Springbrook

 

SUMMER POSITIONS – CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

The following positions are open unless otherwise indicated.

Temporary & Seasonal Positions ~ 2025

CEMETERY

  • Maintenance Aid – Temp

GENERAL PARKS

  • Maintenance Aide – Temp

MENTOR LAGOONS NATURE PRESERVE & MARINA

POOLS & AQUATICS

  • Lifeguard – Seasonal
  • Assistant Pool Manager – Seasonal
  • Learn to Swim Director – Seasonal

RECREATION

  • Recreation Intern – Temp
  • Special Event Attendant – Temp

MENTOR COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

  • Lifeguard
  • Water Safety Instructors
  • Group Fitness Instructors
  • Aquatic Group Fitness Instructors
  • Childcare Attendants
  • Facility Attendant – Maintenance
  • Front Desk Attendants

PUBLIC WORKS

  • Maintenance Aide – Temp

MENTOR SENIOR CENTER

Springbrook Gardenhouse

Wildwood Cultural Center

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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: [email protected]
  • 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 out 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 [email protected]. No phone calls please.

THE CITY OF MENTOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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