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Parks Maintenance Worker - PT1/ACA
JOB 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
- Schedule will be modified based on department needs
- July 3rd and 4th is mandatory
EMPLOYEE
PT1 ACA BENEFITS
BENEFIT
1,560+ HOURS*
EMPLOYEE
FAMILY
SKATING MEMBERSHIP
X
X
POOL & BEACH MEMBERSHIP
X
X
BEACH PARKING DECAL
1
GOLF MEMBERSHIP UNLIMITED PLAY
GOLF MEMBERSHIP OFF PEAK LIMITED PLAY
X
25% OFF RESIDENT
RATE
GOLF GUEST FEE
X
TENNIS MEMBERSHIP
X
25% OFF RESIDENT
RATE
TENNIS OPEN COURT TIME
X
TENNIS GUEST FEE
X
FITNESS MEMBERSHIP
X
25% OFF RESIDENT
RATE
RECREATIONAL PROGRAM CLASSES,
GROUP LESSONS AT ANY PARK OR FACILITY,
ICE PRIVATE LESSON RENTAL & FACILITY RENTAL
X
25% OFF RESIDENT
RATE
GOLF/TENNIS PRO SHOP DISCOUNT
COST + 15%
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