Westside Parks - Seasonal Laborer

 
 
POSITION FOCUS
Responsible for performing a variety of daily, cyclical and routine grounds and facility maintenance functions
 
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Park Superintendent/Park Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor and may supervise a crew, as directed
 
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Mows, fertilizes, aerates, grades, seeds, sods, waters, rakes and polices grounds and sports fields
Operates trucks, mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, hand and power tools and all other maintenance and mechanical equipment
Prepares beds, plants, trims, prunes, mulches, waters, weeds, stakes, fertilizes, rakes, shovels, digs, back fills and levels soil to complete and maintain grounds and horticultural projects
Assists in the installation, inspection and repair or playground equipment
Maintains playground areas and equipment
Maintains ball diamonds
Grades, install bases, installs drainage, sods, waters, top dresses, fertilizes, aerates, installs goals and performs routine maintenance on athletic fields
Assists with construction projects, including timber and border installation, excavation, drainage installation, structure installation, site furniture assembly and installation, brick paver installation, pavement repair, and concrete pouring and finishing
Polices grounds and picks up and removes trash and debris
Assists in the installation of benches, tables, signs, playgrounds, fencing, pavement, bleachers, lockers, backboards and other site amenities
Operates tractors, utility trucks, mowing equipment and small engine powered equipment
Drives all Park District vehicles (Non-CDL vehicles)
Loads, unloads and delivers equipment and supplies, as needed
Plows, shovels, snow blows, broom and salts to remove ice and snow
Paints buildings, picnic tables, trash cans, bleachers, poles, grounds and equipment
Cleans floors, windows, walls, carpets and other areas of Park District buildings
Performs grounds set ups and clean ups and removes refuse from buildings and sites
Cleans, adjusts and maintains tools and equipment
Cleans work site when projects are completed
Attends work on a regular basis
Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook
Maintains a clean and organized work environment
Additional functions may be essential
 
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES
Sets up and removes displays and transports equipment to various special events sites
Repairs and adjusts equipment, mounts seasonal accessories and mixes 2-cycle fuel
Assists tradesmen on projects, as needed
Submits reports to the Park Superintendent/Park Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor, as directed
Performs other duties as assigned
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Good knowledge of a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and manual tasks involved in the general upkeep and development of parks grounds and facilities
Good knowledge and skills in the use and maintenance of hand tools and grounds equipment
Capacity to safely operate a variety of maintenance equipment and machinery
Ability to clean, make adjustments and perform routine maintenance on equipment
Capacity to safely dispose of various chemicals
Ability to work from sketches and drawings
Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions
Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with supervisors and coworkers
Ability to work harmoniously with coworkers
Ability to work around the general public and park patrons in public areas
Capacity to utilize effective time management skills to complete assigned work
Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relationships with both internal and external customers
Ability to follow through on projects from beginning to end without immediate supervision
Capacity to lead crews, solve problems and make project-related decisions
Ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and the public both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations
Ability to follow directions and communicate in English verbally and in writing and to read and understand materials printed in English
Capacity to perform basic mathematical computations including measuring, calculating and estimating
Ability to measure with and read rulers and other measuring devices
Ability to pass the Park District’s Defensive Driving training, in order to drive to various Park District locations
 
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
High school graduate or G.E.D.
Minimum of three (3) to four (4) years experience in grounds maintenance, general construction or applicable trade  
Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training
Valid Illinois Class “D” Driver’s License
CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
 
 
HOURS
Sunday through Saturday, 40 hours a week, with work hours designated by the Park Superintendent/Park Supervisor
Overtime, as required
Night, weekend and holiday scheduling may be required