Parks Maintenance Worker PT1-ACA at Wilmette Park District

About The Role

DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: The Parks Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing various manual labor duties and routine maintenance, including mowing, watering, planting, leaf and debris pick-up, snow removal, equipment operation, and all other tasks associated with maintaining Park District property. This is a PT-1ACA/IMRF Benefit position. Benefits listed below.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Removal of snow and ice from pedestrian and maintenance compound areas if applicable

Assists with the organization, storage, and lock-up all shop-related areas and items at the end of each workday

Operate Park District vehicles and equipment

Operate hand or power equipment to mow turf and maintain soil areas

Plant, trim, and maintain plants, trees, and shrubs

Maintain athletic fields

Pick up trash, empty trash cans, and remove from parks

Responsible for the proper use and care of assigned equipment, tools, and supplies

Keep all related equipment and tools clean, maintained, and stored properly

Keep equipment storage and shop areas neat, clean, and organized

Receive regular verbal or written directions from the immediate supervisor or designated on-site supervisor

Actively contribute to the Park District's sustainability goals

Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents

Obey the practical safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that are pertinent to the activities conducted by the department

Become familiar with and follow the safety procedures of the Wilmette Park District, including, but not limited to, fire, severe weather, and evacuation procedures

Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions observed to the immediate supervisor, Human Resources/Risk Management division

Attend and participate in required safety training

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

6 to 12 months experience
Ability to identify mowing and snow equipment
Must be 18 years or older

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Ability to safely walk on wet or slippery surfaces

The ability to accept written and oral instruction

Ability to safely operate hand and power tools

Follow detailed instructions for routine duties

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have a valid Class D driver's license

Must possess CPR/First Aid certificates within three months of hiring, provided by the Park District.

Complete annual District trainings including, but not limited to, Sexual Harassment Training, Blood Borne Pathogens annually and Mandated Reporter every three years.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, carry, and repeatedly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Occasionally required to climb, balance, and smell

Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to vibration.

Occasionally work in highly precarious places and outside weather conditions, including but not limited to wet and/or humid conditions.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold and extreme heat

Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

The noise level of the work environment is usually loud

HOURS:

Position requires weekend availability