Grounds Maintenance Laborer- Part Time Imrf - Elk Grove Village, United States - Elk Grove Park District

Elk Grove Park District

Verified Company

Elk Grove Village, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description

Hiring Range:
$ $16.00 per hour (Also includes some Park District Facility/Program Usage Benefits)

Days & Hours:
flexible schedule - with occasional weekend hours
April-November - 4 days per week
December-March - 3 days per week

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for park and facility plant material, planting beds, general turf maintenance, and maintenance or all fields, rinks or courts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision of the department Crew Leader, assists in the maintenance of all parks and facilities by weeding, watering, mulching, pruning, moving soil planting of trees and shrubs, or mowing, trimming, and edging, or maintaining athletic fields and courts.
Operates trucks and special equipment after receiving and passing district training on vehicles/equipment.
Responsible for general park grounds cleanup.
Assists other sections and divisions as necessary.
Performs the job safely and in compliance with district policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and employee handbook.
Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks.
Perform other duties as directed by the Horticulture Crew Leader.
Assists in ensuring work assignments run smoothly and in an efficient manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of plant material, plant installation and maintenance, turf maintenance and irrigation.
Knowledge of field set up and maintenance
Knowledge of turf maintenance
Ability to possess a valid State of Illinois driver's license with the proper classification for the vehicles(s) expected to operate and to meet the driving record qualifications as established by the District.
Ability to work in a teambased environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Work independently under mínimal supervision.
Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The above knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated by education or formal training equivalent to a High School Degree plus, one year experience in related positions.

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.