Greenhouse and Grounds Maintenance Laborer (full-time)

Mt. Prospect Park District•Rosemont, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Perform all jobs assigned by the Greenhouse Specialist and/or Conservatory and Greenhouse Manager including but not limited to: General park maintenance and cleanup Landscaping work Building and grounds maintenance Greenhouse Operations General Labor and general assistance to the skilled and semi-skilled maintenance staff Small and large equipment operation Maintenance and upkeep of tools and equipment Any and all duties pertaining to the physical operation of the park district Use and maintain equipment and tools and properly operate park district vehicles. Participate in the winter snow removal. Purchase materials as needed with the approval of the Friendship Park Conservatory Manager. Respond when contacted for emergency night and weekend jobs. Participate in the Park District’s Safety Training program. Be familiar with and abide by District policies and procedures. SECONDARY DUTIES: Maintain a clean and organized work environment. May be required to work special events, evenings and/or weekends. May be required to work with other departments under assigned supervision to accomplish special tasks. Additional functions as assigned which may be considered essential. All other duties as assigned by the Greenhouse Specialist, Conservatory and Greenhouse Manager, Director of Parks and Planning, and/or the Executive Director. However, in an emergency, perform all other duties as required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent or combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Illinois Class C Driver's License within six (6) months of employment and maintain throughout employment with the District.
Must have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL, if requested.
Must possess a basic knowledge in the use of common hand tools and power tools.
Must be able to operate small equipment.
Must be able to operate tractors, trucks and other power equipment.
Must be able to work well with others as well as independently with minimal supervision.
Must be able to communicate effectively with others to allow for the coordination of work, for safety purposes and for emergency situations.
Must participate in the District safety training program and adhere to District safety procedures.
Must be able to respond in person, for emergency night and weekend jobs when necessary.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Must be physically able to frequently ascend/descend more than a 25% grade, lift 50 pounds from a squat position, push/pull, reach, walk; occasionally balance, bend (must be able to bend at waist and touch the floor with fingertips), climb, crawl, crouch, kneel for long periods of time, sit, stoop; and constantly handle objects.
May be exposed to weather conditions including rain, sun, wind, high humidity, and excessive heat and cold. Additionally, may be exposed to heat and humidity in the greenhouse, especially during the summer months.

Responsibilities

General park maintenance and cleanup
Landscaping work
Building and grounds maintenance
Greenhouse Operations
General Labor and general assistance to the skilled and semi-skilled maintenance staff
Small and large equipment operation
Maintenance and upkeep of tools and equipment
Any and all duties pertaining to the physical operation of the park district
Use and maintain equipment and tools and properly operate park district vehicles
Participate in the winter snow removal
Purchase materials as needed with the approval of the Friendship Park Conservatory Manager
Respond when contacted for emergency night and weekend jobs
Participate in the Park District’s Safety Training program
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Work special events, evenings and/or weekends
Work with other departments under assigned supervision to accomplish special tasks
Perform all other duties as required