Parks Laborer P/T

Itasca Park District•Itasca, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-time Parks Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of routine daily and cyclical landscaping and maintenance job duties throughout the Itasca Park District’ s Park System

Requirements

A minimum age of 18 is required for this position.
Valid Class “D” driver’s license and current vehicle insurance are required.
Basic knowledge of landscaping and turf maintenance, including but not limited to mowing, planting, trimming and weed control.
Basic knowledge of athletic field maintenance.
Good knowledge and skills in the use of vehicles, trucks, tools, and equipment.
First Aid, CPR and AED certification is required or provided by the park district.
Ability to work under the supervision of the Superintendent of Buildings & Parks and designated crew leaders, to carry out their directives.
Ability to safely operate and maintain all Park District vehicles, equipment, and tools.
Ability to communicate, present ideas, and make recommendations both orally and in writing in a clear, concise manner.
Maintain positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with all employees throughout the Park District.
Ability to resolve conflicts with the Superintendent of Buildings & Parks, peers, subordinates, and coworkers in a productive, professional manner.
Ability to work in the vicinity of the public and interact positively with park patrons in public areas.
Ability to pass the Park District’s Defensive Driving training, to drive various agency vehicles to all Park District locations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, preferred.
Prior experience in parks maintenance or landscaping, preferred.
Strong interpersonal, oral, written and telephone communication skills.
Team-centric focus with the ability to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
Capacity to be self-motivated and complete assigned work by using effective time and organizational skills - preferred.
Capacity to understand and perform basic mathematical computations including measuring, calculating, and estimating using rulers and other measuring devices - preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicates with the Superintendent of Buildings & Parks on issues and activities related to Buildings & Parks.
Maintains the turf of Park District properties, including but not limited to, mowing, controlling weeds, and removing trash.
Landscapes Park District properties including raking and preparing soil, tree planting, tree trimming, tree watering, mulching and flower bed planting and maintenance.
Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment, including trucks, mowing equipment and small engine powered equipment.
Identify safety concerns, rectify dangers and notify immediate supervisor to address and repair on equipment, playgrounds, parks, facilities, and vehicles as needed.
Performs general maintenance and janitorial duties including, but not limited to, picking up grounds and buildings, removing trash; painting; moving and storing supplies, furniture, and cleaning chemicals; etc.
Assists with program set-ups and tear downs, moving of equipment, prepping and repairing areas before and after events, as needed.
Attends department meetings and effectively communicates the current events and needs of the Parks Department.
Reviews and maintains the policies and procedures outlined in the Itasca Park District Procedures Manual with respect to the safe and effective operations of the Parks Department and Safety Program.
Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment.
Performs any additional job duties, which may be considered essential as assigned by the Superintendent of Buildings & Parks or Executive Director.
Develops, promotes, and utilizes safe work habits while contributing in every possible manner to the safety of themselves, coworkers, and the public.