Seasonal Grounds Maintenance

Wheaton Park District • Wheaton, IL

1d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE Responsible for performing routine maintenance and custodial duties at District parks and facilities.

Requirements

• Minimum seventeen (17) years of age.
• Must have good communication and time management skills and be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Attendance at work site as scheduled; must be available to work other shifts and overtime as required.
• Must be available to be reassigned to another division if needed.
• Must have and maintain: valid drivers license with acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to: continuously move about the parks and facilities and frequently on uneven ground, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs when using vibrating equipment, move landscaping objects such as sod rolls, fertilizer, grass seed, 5-gallon buckets, etc. weighing up to 50 lbs. and over 50 lbs. with assistance, and eye/hand coordination; frequently position ones self to climb stairs, ladders, trees, etc. Must be able to drive a vehicle.
• Must be able to: handle all weather conditions while traveling between facilities, frequently encounter rain, snow, insects, dirt, poisonous plants, grease, oil, mud; occasional confined spaces, heights over 12 feet, fumes, gases, odors, dust, mold, animal hair, dander, feces, noise over 85 dbls, wet, slippery floors and surfaces; rarely encounter pesticides, chemicals and smoke.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor building and equipment repairs.
• Paint and stain District property where needed.
• Weed flowerbeds and grounds.
• Hardscape and landscape duties.
• Safely operate tractor, utility truck, hand tools, power tools, and other machinery as necessary.
• Collect garbage and pick up litter in parks.
• Path and road maintenance, includes hot & cold patching, gravel road grading, and seal coat.
• May be required to work special events.
• Wear personal protective equipment for job function when needed.
• Maintain effective two-way communication while dealing with concerns in the field with all district staff and immediate supervisor.
• Carry two way or cell phone communication at all times while working.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees