Park Associate Landscape

Wheeling Park District•Wheeling, IL

1d•$19 - $19•Hybrid

About The Position

The Seasonal Park Associate is responsible for the daily upkeep of the parks, working with an assigned team leader. This anticipated work will begin starting in June and last through the end of August. The normal workweek shall be designated by the Superintendent of Park and Facility Services as necessary to properly perform the duties of the job. The position requires 32-40 hours per week between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The schedule is flexible and may require some Saturdays and Sundays.

Requirements

Prefer High School Graduate, experience and or knowledge in related field of property and facility maintenance and repairs.
Knowledge of landscape and grounds maintenance tools, equipment, shop, and field practices.
Should be in good physical condition and have sufficient strength to do minimal amount of lifting.
Demonstrate initiative, dependability, punctuality and ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely positive manner.
Must be able to work cooperatively with Park staff.
Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.

Responsibilities

Operates hand and power tools.
Cleans, provides preventative maintenance, and simple repairs of maintenance equipment.
Plants trees, shrubs, flowers, and installs retaining walls, and other landscape materials.
Performs custodial cleaning, grass mowing, and general park and building maintenance and construction.
Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District Employee Handbook, policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
Performs construction and maintenance of athletic fields and special event facilities including but not limited to: temporary fencing, installing and grading infield clay/sand loam, tent/seating set-ups, moving bleachers, soccer goal assembly and repair, drain tile installation and floodwater pumping.
Assists staff with maintenance and construction of pavements, buildings, plumbing, carpentry, electrical and lighting, furnaces, ducts, pipe lines, water lines, shelters, benches, playground equipment, signs, fencing, sewers, and drainage structures, asphalt, concrete and brick paving, stone paths, etc.
Operates equipment and machinery.
Participates in required training and safety programs as established by the Wheeling Park District.
Supports and exhibits the organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition and appreciation, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
Performs special projects or other duties as assigned.