Parks Maintenance IMRF
RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT•Prospect Heights, IL
•$20 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
Crew member working in landscaping, athletic field maintenance and/or general facility maintenance tasks under direction of Parks Manager. Completes routine grounds maintenance such as raking, mowing, planting, and/or playground maintenance repairs.
Requirements
- Valid Illinois Driver’s License
- Must have the ability to operate equipment and tools safely and proficiently
- Must possess ability to work in team efficiently
- Must possess customer service skills
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in grounds maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Snow removal operations
- Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment
- Be in good physical condition and must have the ability to handle strenuous and varied physical activity in all weather, including but not limited to, extensive lifting, standing, walking and climbing.
Responsibilities
- Daily rounds inspecting overall park appearance and safety
- Daily playground inspection and documentation
- Emptying garbage cans
- Cleaning washrooms
- Visually inspect playground equipment for graffiti and broken components
- Care of trees, athletic fields, turf, shrubs and flower beds
- Tree and plant pruning
- Tree planting and removal
- Mowing, line trimming, turf maintenance
- Weeding
- Help maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop
- Snow removal operations
- Striping and construction of athletic fields
- Heavy equipment operation
- Attend required training courses
- Actively supports and enforces the safety program instituted by the Park District
- Maintains a working knowledge of all general agency and department-specific safety rules
- Attends required safety program and in-service education meetings as directed
- Corrects unsafe conditions and/or reports them to your director supervisor
- Enforces safety disciplinary policies and procedures
- Uses material handling equipment or staff assistance when lifting and/or moving objects 50 pounds or heavier
- Uses protective gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Performs other duties and functions as requested
- On call nights and weekends as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
