Part-time Maintenance I - Glenview, United States - Glenview Park District

Glenview Park District

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Glenview, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY with the Glenview Park District:

Part-Time Maintenance I Worker

(Restoration Emphasis)

The Grove
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"Recreate" a better life with a career in the field of Parks & Recreation_

JOB SUMMARY

Designated a National Historic Landmark, The Grove is 150 acres of ecologically diverse land preserved and maintained by Glenview Park District
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This role is responsible for performing a wide variety of restoration tasks including invasive species control, seed collection, planting, weeding and prescribed burning.

General maintenance and assistance with special events are also responsibilities of this role.

Duties include, but are not limited, to:

Assisting with removal of invasive species via mechanical and chemical control
Assisting with planting of trees and native plugs
Conducting basic maintenance on small engine equipment and hand tools
Performing all seasonal work assignments (e.g. seed collecting, watering etc)
Completing landscaping activities as applicable to the restoration team (planting, mowing, raking, chipping, etc.)
Participating in preparing for controlled burns, including prepping firebreaks.
Assisting with fieldbased vegetation and wildlife monitoring.
Maintaining trail safety and cleanliness as needed.
Leading individual volunteers and volunteer groups.

QUALIFICATIONS

PAY & SCHEDULING
This is a year-round, part-time position, working approximately 20-30 hours/week. Applicants must be able to work a varied schedule including some nights and weekends as required. Starting pay is $18/hour, dependent on qualifications.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Meredith Suangka