Grounds Maintenance - Part-Time

Wheaton Park DistrictWheaton, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for a wide variety of light maintenance and custodial duties at the District parks and facilities.

Requirements

  • Minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Good communication and time management skills.
  • Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
  • Must have and maintain: valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
  • Continuously walk/move and position one’s self to perform maintenance.
  • Repetitive use of hands/arms, vibration and grasping while working with tools and equipment.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to drive.

Nice To Haves

  • Available to work other shifts and overtime as required.
  • Available to be reassigned to another division if needed.
  • Occasionally climb stairs/ladder.
  • Occasionally walk on uneven ground.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

  • IMRF pension
  • Paid time off
  • Free use of fitness center
  • Free use of two pools
  • Free use of mini golf
  • Free entrance to Cosley Zoo for employee

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

101-250 employees

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