Seasonal Park Maintenance Staff
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Park Manager, the Seasonal Park Maintenance Staff is responsible for the following: Performing all duties assigned for the maintenance of the park property. This includes various different operations, such as: Mowing with push mower or riding mower Trimming with power weed trimmers or manually Emptying garbage barrels and picking up litter Cleaning and maintaining public restrooms Flower beds - planting, weeding, watering Athletic field maintenance and preparation for games Picnic shelter preparations and clean up after picnics Set up and take down for special events And maintenance of all equipment. Reporting any vandalism, unusual condition, emergency situation, or incident to the Park Manager immediately. Following all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Supporting all aspects of the Park District's safety program. Performing other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Aptitude for on-the-job training.
- Requires a valid Illinois State Driver’s License.
- Ability to work well with Park District personnel.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and special events.
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public.
- Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.
- Work record that shows reliability, integrity, initiative, and resourcefulness.
- Ability to reach, walk, pull, kneel, squat, and bend at the waist and knees.
- Ability to operate machinery relative to job duties.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Mowing with push mower or riding mower
- Trimming with power weed trimmers or manually
- Emptying garbage barrels and picking up litter
- Cleaning and maintaining public restrooms
- Flower beds - planting, weeding, watering
- Athletic field maintenance and preparation for games
- Picnic shelter preparations and clean up after picnics
- Set up and take down for special events
- Maintenance of all equipment
- Reporting any vandalism, unusual condition, emergency situation, or incident to the Park Manager immediately
- Following all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed
- Supporting all aspects of the Park District's safety program
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
