The City of Barberton provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Current Exam Notices
Firefighter/Paramedic Lateral Transfer Examination
Police Officer Lateral Transfer Examination
Current Job Openings
Engineer
The City of Barberton is now accepting resumes for the position of Engineer. This classified position reports directly to the Director of Public Service. This is a responsible technical and administrative position consisting of directing the activities of the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Service, the development and supervision of public works projects and supervision of all operations and activities of the City Engineer’s office.
The ideal candidate shall have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering plus considerable experience in the practice of civil engineering, including experience in municipal engineering. Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering and surveying as applied to the development, construction and maintenance of Engineering projects; the public work interrelationships of subdivisions, utilities and street systems, storm water; the principles and practices of public works administration.
2026 Pay Range: $74,886.94 – $114,395.57
A completed City of Barberton employment application and resume must be submitted to mwolfe@cityofbarberton.com or sent US Mail to:
City of Barberton
Attn: Michelle Wolfe
576 W. Park Ave. Room #102
Barberton, OH 44203
330.848.6710
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Seasonal Employment Opportunities
Instructions to apply for Seasonal Employment: Complete the Seasonal Employment Applications and the FCRA Disclosure Authorization Form and return both documents to the City of Barberton Municipal Building at 576 W. Park Avenue, Room 102 or email to mwolfe@cityofbarberton.com. For further information, contact Human Resources at 330-848-6710.
Application deadline: April 10, 2026 or until all positions are filled.
Must be 18 years old with valid Ohio Driver’s License.
Parks and Recreation Seasonal Employment
Starting wage $14.00 – $16.00 per hour
The Parks & Recreation Seasonal will play a dual-impact role within the Barberton Parks and Recreation Department. This position is responsible for the hands-on execution of high-profile community events and administrative record organization to assist the department in its 2028 relocation to the new municipal building.
This is a variable-hour, event-driven position. This position will comply with municipal budget and scheduling policies. Weekly hours fluctuate based on the municipal event calendar, typically ranging from 5 to 25+ hours per week.
- Required Attendance Dates
- Event & Program Assistance
- Records Organization & Relocation
- Digital Media Support
- Departmental Support
- Obtain CPR Certification upon hire
- Must pass FBI/BCI background check
Service, Beautification, & Utilities Seasonal Employment
Starting wage $16.00 per hour
40 Hour Work Week
Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Trash pick-up
- Graffiti removal
- Painting
- Planting mums/flowers
- Mowing/trimming and other landscaping duties
- Cleaning work stations, as needed