Grounds Maintenance - Part-Time

Wheaton Park District•Wheaton, IL

16h•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE Responsible for a wide variety of light maintenance and custodial duties at the District parks and facilities. REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Minimum eighteen (18) years of age. Must have good communication and time management skills and be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Attendance at work site as scheduled; must be available to work other shifts and overtime as required. Must be available to be reassigned to another division if needed. Perform minor building and equipment repairs. Paint and stain District property where needed. Weed flowerbeds and grounds. Hardscape and landscape duties. Operate tractor, utility truck, hand tools, power tools, and other machinery as necessary. Shovel snow and de-ice as needed. Collect garbage and pick-up litter in parks. Path and road maintenance, includes hot & cold patching, gravel road grading, and seal coat. May be required to work special events. Wear personal protective equipment for job function when needed. Maintain effective two-way communication while dealing with concerns in the field with all district staff and immediate supervisor. Carry two way or cell phone communication at all times while working. Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ETC. Must have and maintain: valid drivers license with acceptable driving record. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to: continuously walk/move and position ones self to perform maintenance; occasionally climb stairs/ladder, repetitive use of hands/arms, vibration and grasping while working with tools and equipment, and move objects such as ladders, tools, equipment, etc. weighing up to 50 lbs., and over 50 lbs. with assistance, eye/hand coordination, and fine manipulation; occasionally walk on uneven ground. Must be able to drive. ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Must be able to: handle all weather conditions while traveling between facilities, frequently encounter rain, snow, insects, dirt, poisonous plants, grease, oil, mud; occasional confined spaces, heights over 12 feet, fumes, gases, odors, dust, mold, animal hair, dander, feces, noise over 85 dbls., wet, slippery floors and surfaces; rarely encounter pesticides, chemicals and smoke. HOURS Part-time year round 28 hours a week. Days flexible Mon-Fri 7am-3pm. SALARY $16-$18 per hour DOQ SALARY RANGE Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $15.00 - $18.75 - $22.50 The Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

Requirements

Minimum eighteen (18) years of age
Must have good communication and time management skills and be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Must be available to work other shifts and overtime as required
Must be available to be reassigned to another division if needed
Must have and maintain: valid drivers license with acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Attendance at work site as scheduled
Perform minor building and equipment repairs
Paint and stain District property where needed
Weed flowerbeds and grounds
Hardscape and landscape duties
Operate tractor, utility truck, hand tools, power tools, and other machinery as necessary
Shovel snow and de-ice as needed
Collect garbage and pick-up litter in parks
Path and road maintenance, includes hot & cold patching, gravel road grading, and seal coat
May be required to work special events
Wear personal protective equipment for job function when needed
Maintain effective two-way communication while dealing with concerns in the field with all district staff and immediate supervisor
Carry two way or cell phone communication at all times while working
Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer