Maintenance Worker - Parks SEA

WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT•Waukegan, IL

4d•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Perform various tasks to areas, facilities and site amenities assigned for: Horticulture Mowing Operator Park Clean-up Park Maintenance & Projects Playground/Park Improvement. 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.

Requirements

Age: 16 years and older.
No specific education requirements.
No specific experience requirements.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.