Maintenance Worker I - Part-time
Champaign County Forest Preserve District•Mahomet, IL
•$17 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing a variety of labor tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep of the forest preserve grounds, buildings, user areas and equipment. This is a part-time position, classified as less than 1,000 hours per year.
Requirements
- Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written directions
- Experience with (or ability to learn) the use and maintenance of tools of the trade, both powered and non-powered
- Good communication skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, and the public
- Ability to work independently in daily operations under general direction from the Site Superintendent, Grounds and Facilities Supervisor, or Maintenance Worker II, to exercise judgement in the performance of duties, and to identify and solve problems as they arise
- Ability to maintain composure and self-control in difficult situations
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or the ability to become certified within 12 months of employment
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license at the time of hiring
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a like position with similar duties and responsibilities preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintains preserve vegetation by mowing, edging, aerating, fertilizing, tree and shrub trimming, planting, pruning, watering, and weed control
- Gathers, loads, and hauls refuse and vegetation from grounds and user areas
- Inspects, maintains, and repairs all preserve restrooms including daily cleaning and trash removal
- Inspects, repairs, and paints park and playground equipment.
- Locks/unlocks rental facilities, sets up for events and rental functions, and ensures that facilities are clean and equipped as needed for all rental activities
- Inspects facilities, grounds, and user areas for hazards and unsafe conditions, makes necessary repairs or modifications, and reports findings to supervisor
- Maintains and services equipment to keep it in a safe and efficient working order
- Assists visitors with general questions
- Assists with general road repairs including asphalt patching and gravel road maintenance
- Splits, loads, and hauls firewood
- Removes snow from preserve roads/walks, utilizing both snowplow and manual methods
- Operates District vehicles and equipment in a safe manner
- Perform all job tasks in compliance with the District’s Safety Manual and the department training manual
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off earned through Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
