Laborer - Seasonal

Chicago Park District • Chicago, IL

2d • $24

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, performs common labor work necessary in general maintenance work. Operates any mechanical or power-driven apparatus or equipment essential to the performance of the duties of this position. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Experience in performing manual labor work.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment in a safe an efficient manner.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to respond to routine inquiries from the public.
• Valid State of Illinois Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Operates a hand lawn mower.
• Picks up paper.
• Spades, seeds, waters and rake lawn areas.
• Sweeps walks and roadway gutters.
• Digs, waters, rolls and marks with lines softball and baseball diamonds, running tracks, tennis courts and football fields.
• Cleans catch basins.
• Removes snow and ice.
• Spreads sanding materials and makes and maintains ice for skating.
• Operates special equipment.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Performs labor work in connection with removing, planting or trimming trees.
• Digs trenches.
• Assists in sowing flower beds and performs necessary maintenance works in greenhouses.

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