Maintenance Worker - Parks SEA

Waukegan Park District•Waukegan, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform various tasks to maintain assigned areas, facilities, and site amenities. This includes responsibilities in horticulture, mowing, park clean-up, park maintenance & projects, and playground/park improvement. The role involves assisting horticulturalists, performing routine mowing and landscape maintenance, cleaning parks, preparing reports, maintaining playgrounds and amenities, operating various equipment, assisting with equipment maintenance, handling hazardous chemicals, and supporting other staff members. Employees are expected to attend meetings and training, and perform duties in compliance with park district policies and safety procedures.

Requirements

Age: 16 years and older.
Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform job assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to take initiative and responsibility.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
Ability to make timely and effective decisions.
Ability to follow-through with assignments.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist horticulturalist with greenhouse, outdoor flowers, shrub bed planting and tree care maintenance.
Perform routine park mowing and landscape maintenance tasks.
Perform routine park clean-up maintenance tasks.
Prepare state report of assigned tasks on assignment checklist/work assignment form.
Perform routine and non-routine maintenance of park district playgrounds, amenities, and provide services for special events.
Operate small equipment as assigned.
Operate high risk equipment such as heavy machinery.
Assist with equipment maintenance, upkeep of tools, and work area housekeeping.
Handle hazardous chemicals.
Assist staff in the performance of their duties.
Attend department and park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
Perform duties in compliance with the policies and procedures established by the park district.
Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and services provided are done in a safe manner.