- Park Laborers must be a High School graduate
- Two years working experience, with one year in a field related to Park District grounds preferred.
- Possess the basic knowledge and experience of grounds maintenance, landscape and turf and irrigation systems
- Ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment
- Work weekends and holidays as assigned
- Ability to cooperate with and interpret Park District philosophies in relation to governmental, public and private groups and agencies and to the general public
- Strong knowledge of pertinent safety precautions
- Ability to supervise, train and evaluate the work of skilled and semi-skilled employees
- Ability to maintain a positive and effective working relationships with other managers, supervisors, and co-workers.
- Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees, patrons, community groups and other units of local government
- Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the Grounds Manager.
- Capacity to utilize effective time management skills and be able to work under the stress of multiple deadlines, requests from other departments and interruptions with accuracy
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relationships with both internal and external customers
- Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
- Ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and the public both orally and in writing
- Capacity to be self-motivated and achieve goals with minimal supervision or direction
- Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations
- Capacity to proactively troubleshoot, problem solve and make judgments with respect to confidentiality
- Valid driver's license
- Current CPR/AED certification
- Pesticide operator license (optional but preferred to obtain)
- Directly responsible to the Grounds Manager in carrying out park labor duties.
- Park maintenance, installation projects
- Mowing, string trimming, removal and installation of plants, weeding, burning, etc.
- General park clean up (i.e. leaf and garbage pickup)
- Painting and custodial tasks
- Making and maintaining ice rinks
- Removal of snow from ice rinks, Park District walks and drives.
- Must be able to work assigned weekends and special events.
- Must be able to supervise and direct part-time staff.
- Carry out good safety practices and follow the Safety Policies.
- Assist staff in the performance of their duties
- Assist staff with completion of work orders and special events
- Attend meetings and participates in house committees and local community agencies, associations and organizations
- Attends professional conferences and workshops to promote knowledge in related areas of responsibility and for continuing education
- Attends seminars and training workshops
- Responds to citizen's complaints and suggestions
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Must be in condition adequate to conduct onsite inspection of park district facilities and operations
- Must be able to perform manual labor with varying degrees of physical exertion
- May frequently be required walk, sit, talk and hear.
- May frequently be required to use hands and/or fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
- May frequently be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Must be able to handle average to heavy weight materials, maximum weight 50 pounds. Over 50 pounds with assistance.
- May be in awkward or difficult positions resulting in physical fatigue
- Must have specific vision abilities required for this job: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Effectively under stress of deadlines and complaints
- Independently
- Cooperatively with fellow staff, general public, contractors, vendors, community groups, and media in a proper manner
- May also need to resolve differences between staff.
- Involved in repetitive work (i.e. computer keyboard, writing, hand tools)
- Visiting parks and buildings which will expose him/her to weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, snow, rain and ice
- Some activities are performed indoors; these conditions include lighting and temperature
- Exposed to various chemicals, such as fertilizers, weed killers, paint, cleaning agents, oil and fuel
- Exposed to elevated noise levels produced from landscape maintenance equipment and/or power tools
- Train and pass on other prudent safety and other work related practices to co-workers
- Use basic math, reading and writing skills
- Follow step-by-step procedures and obtain appropriate end results
- Exhibit good problem solving abilities
- Analyze data to create reports, make recommendations, and strategize appropriate follow-up
- Project a positive image and neat appearance to visitors of the park district
- Demonstrate good safety awareness.
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Description
Position Type:Parks/Laborer - Full Time
Date Posted:
2/14/2024
Location:
Park Services Maintenance Garage TITLE: Full Time Park Laborer
REPORTS TO: Grounds Manager
DIVISION: Park Services
FLSA STUTUS: Non Exempt
CATEGORY: Full Time
SALARY GRADE: 5
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $16.50/HR
WORK SCHEDULE: M - F 8:00 - 4:30 & Weekends
LAST REVISED: February 2024
SUMMARY
The Park Laborer, under the direction and supervision of the Grounds and Maintenance Managers, shall complete assigned duties to the best of his/her abilities, and offer suggestions for improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Worker must be able to work:
Prolonged stress and pressures of the position could affect some individuals' blood pressure.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Worker may be:
Worker must be able to:
