Seasonal Laborer SSP

Skokie Park District•Skokie, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Park Seasonal Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and manual labor tasks involved in maintaining the grounds and turf at Skokie Sports Park. Performs all work per Sports Park safety standards.

Requirements

Must be an adult, at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Pass driving record check and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

One year of grounds maintenance experience preferred.
Golf Course Maintenance experience a plus.
Prefer High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
It is preferred that applicant have a valid Illinois Drivers’ License.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head Greenskeeper, works on a grounds crew. May perform mowing, trimming, edging, tree and shrub pruning, litter and leaf pick-up/clean-up and other landscaping tasks and maintenance projects.
Operates riding, push, string mowers and other landscaping equipment in a safe and competent manner.
Plants, waters, weeds and maintains facility planting beds.
Operates District vehicles if in possession of a valid Illinois Drivers' License.
Operates the golf ball retrieval equipment to clear the driving range of golf balls.
Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of public restrooms including scrubbing, sanitizing and mopping.
Assists with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the Sports Park maintenance garage.
Responsible for taking proper care of all tools and equipment in custody. Cleans and stores equipment and tools in the appropriate location in the maintenance garage at the end of shift.
Assists with small construction projects and various maintenance projects.
May be asked to perform snow removal duties such as snow blowing, shoveling and salting walkways and parking lots.
May assist with set-up and tear-down of tables and chairs for special events.
Depending on the needs of the District, may be asked to perform seasonal laborer landscape duties at Weber Golf Course
Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsible for performing all work duties in a safe manner and for following Sports Park policies, standards and procedures for all work performed.
Adheres to and actively enforces the safety responsibilities and safety procedures outlined in the District's Safety Manual and overall risk management program.