Job description

River Trails Park District

Our Mission is to responsibly enrich the lives of our diverse community

Job Title: Park Maintenance Grounds Worker Year Round

Department: Parks and Facilities

Location: Woodland Trails Park, 1500 E. Euclid, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Reports To: Grounds Manager

Essential Functions
This is a year round position. Crew member working in landscaping, athletic field maintenance and/or general facility maintenance tasks under direction of Grounds Manager. Completes routine grounds maintenance such as raking, mowing, planting, and/or playground maintenance repairs. Averages 36-40 hours per week with overtime opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily rounds inspecting overall park appearance and safety
• Daily playground inspection and documentation
• Emptying garbage cans
• Cleaning washrooms
• Visually inspect playground equipment for graffiti and broken components
• Care of trees, athletic fields, turf, shrubs and flower beds
• Tree and plant pruning
• Tree planting and removal
• Mowing, line trimming, turf maintenance
• Weeding
• Help maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop
• Snow removal operations
• Striping and construction of athletic fields
• Heavy equipment operation

Risk Management

• Actively supports and enforces the safety program instituted by the Park District
• Maintains a working knowledge of all general agency and department-specific safety rules
• Attends required safety program and in-service education meetings as directed
• Corrects unsafe conditions and/or reports them to your director supervisor
• Enforces safety disciplinary policies and procedures
• Uses material handling equipment or staff assistance when lifting and/or moving objects 50 pounds or heavier
• Uses protective gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE)

Additional Functions

• Performs other duties and functions as requested
• On call nights and weekends as needed

Required Qualifications:

· Valid Illinois Driver’s License

· Must have the ability to operate equipment and tools safely and proficiently

· Must possess ability to work in team efficiently.

· Must possess customer service skills

· Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Interested applicants please apply here https://www.applitrack.com/rtpd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Parks+and+Maintenance

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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