Junior Laborer - Seasonal

Chicago Park District • Chicago, IL

2d • $18

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, performs elementary manual work, either indoors or outdoors. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Some previous experience in performing manual labor is preferable.
• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to respond to routine inquiries from the public.

Responsibilities

• Performs elementary manual labor which does not require special experience or skill.
• Operates a “walk behind” rotary mower.
• Rakes, sweeps and clears rubbish from lawns, walks, drives or other outdoor spaces.
• Spades shrubbery beds.
• Waters lawns.
• Screens soil.
• Plants seeds, flowers or shrubs.
• Loads brush and garbage on 2-ton truck or less.
• Picks up paper.
• Plants or trims trees.
• Assists in cleaning sewers and catch basins.
• Mops, sweeps or performs similar cleaning work in buildings.

Benefits

• After three seasons in three consecutive years, 1 day of personal leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.
• After three seasons in three consecutive years, 2 days of sick leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.
• Free Admission to most Chicago Museums.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed