Job description
Under close supervision of the park operations manager, performs manual unskilled and semi-skilled work and repetitive routine park maintenance tasks. Specific instructions are given on each new or unusual assignment and work is regularly checked by the supervisor for quality, quantity and safety of operation and care of equipment.
Plant, water and cultivate flower beds.
Maintain landscaped areas.
Maintain and prepare ball diamonds.
Mix and apply fertilizer and chemicals to control weed growth or pests at the instruction of the crew leader or supervisor.
Shovel snow and salt sidewalks.
Plow snow with small tractors and small trucks and assist in ice pond maintenance.
Assist skilled personnel in the maintenance, repair and improvement of park grounds, buildings or facilities, including carpentry, masonry, painting, tree trimming and brush cutting.
Other duties may be assigned.
Required Training and Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent; experience in general manual work or grounds maintenance preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Skill in customer service; effectively communicating with those contacted throughout the course of the workday; maintaining effective working relationships with other departments, agencies, employees, supervisors and members of the public; and in the safe and proper operation of equipment and hand tools.
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
- Valid Illinois Driver’s License, or equivalent, upon application.
- Valid State of Illinois Pesticide Operator License within one (1) year of hire.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers to handle, feel and make fine adjustments, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp hand tools and exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; and occasionally risk of electrical shock. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work under varied weather conditions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AFSCME employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the City’s Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 180 days of hire.
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Eligibility for insurance begins the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period for new employees. The City and the Employees share in the cost of the plans. Medical, dental, and vision plans available to employees, retirees, and other eligible dependents include:
- A self-funded, comprehensive dental plan
- A self-funded vision plan
- A self-funded medical plan (including prescription drug coverage)
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), non-union, and United Auto Workers (UAW) employees participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Retirement benefits are based on years of service and wages earned. Employees contribute 4.5% of earnings to the pension.
Paid Time Off
The amount of paid time off is dependent upon the employee's position and years of service. Paid time off includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal days.
Deferred Compensation & Roth IRA Plan
The City offers a voluntary 457 and Roth IRA retirement savings plan through International City Management Association Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC). Employees can contribute a portion of their salary to this plan to assist them in building retirement security.
Flexible Spending Plan
Through the flex plan, using pretax dollars, employees can pay their portion of their health insurance premiums and qualified medical, dental, vision, and day care expenses. Employees are eligible to participate in the plan the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period.
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
The City of Moline offers employees and their immediate family members confidential, professional counseling services and specialty referrals. An assessment and six free counseling sessions are provided.
Life Insurance
A voluntary, decreasing term life insurance policy is available for employees participating in the IMRF pension. This policy provides coverage for employees, their spouses and any eligible dependents.
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