Laborer (Maintenance)

Title: Laborer (Maintenance)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under immediate supervision, performs common labor work necessary in general maintenance work. Operates any mechanical or power-driven apparatus or equipment essential to the performance of the duties of this position. Performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Operates a hand lawn mower.
• Picks up paper.
• Spades, seeds, waters and rakes lawn areas.
• Sweeps walks and roadway gutters.
• Digs, waters, rolls and marks with lines softball and baseball diamonds, running tracks, tennis courts and football fields.
• Cleans catch basins.
• Removes snow and ice.
• Spreads sanding materials and makes and maintains ice for skating.
• Operates special equipment.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Performs labor work in connection with removing, planting or trimming trees.
• Digs trenches.
• Assists in sowing flower beds and performs necessary maintenance works in greenhouses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience

• Experience in performing manual labor work.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

License Requirement: Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate maintenance equipment in a safe an efficient manner.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to respond to routine inquiries from the public.

BENEFITS

As a full-time Chicago Park District employee in a position covered by the District’s Agreement with SEIU Local 73, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• 13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days for first year of employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 4 paid personal days per year.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility)
• Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs – Transit
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
• Free Admission to most Chicago museums.

• Pay Rate: $55,891.60 Annually
• Union: Local SEIU-73 Career Service EEO: Service- Maintenance FLSA: Non-Exempt