at Naperville Park District in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Salary:
$15.00/hr
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm, some weekends
Start Date:
05/13/2024
Overview:
Under the daily guidance of a Park Specialist, the Summer Seasonal Park Maintenance position is responsible for assisting in the routine work involved in maintaining our parks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Under the general direct supervision of a full time employee and/or Park Maintenance IV, perform basic horticulture maintenance activities (i.e., annual flower/bulb plantings and weeding, perennial bed maintenance and watering).
+ Under the general direct supervision of a full time employee and/or Park Maintenance IV, perform forestry/silvaculture maintenance (i.e., controlled prairie and woodland burns, and native tree pruning).
+ Under the general direct supervision of a full time employee and/or Park Maintenance IV, perform maintenance of ball fields and tennis courts.
+ Under the general direct supervision of a full time employee and/or Park Maintenance IV, perform trail maintenance (i.e., clean up and debris removal, mulching).
+ Under the general direct supervision of a full time employee and/or Park Maintenance IV, perform litter pickup, garbage pickup, and recycling activities.
+ Under the general direct supervision of a full time employee and/or Park Maintenance IV, perform cleaning and maintenance of park shelters, restrooms, and assigned buildings.
+ Under the general direct supervision of a full time employee and/or Park Maintenance IV, trim and mow assigned parks.
+ Demonstrate and support Park District customer service standards.
+ Follow district and department safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances.
+ Perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Some experience in the safe use and operations of basic park maintenance/landscape maintenance tools (i.e., back-pack blowers, weed trimmers, hand mowers) preferred.
+ Skill at cleaning and custodial methods preferred.
+ Ability to complete daily time sheets.
Education and Experience:
+ High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
+ Some experience in the park maintenance/landscape maintenance field preferred.
+ Valid ‘D’ license and good driving required.
Special Considerations:
+ Must be at least 18 years old.
+ Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
+ Ability to move from site to site.
+ Regularly lift, carry and/or move object(s) weighing = 50 lbs. Lifting assistance is required when lifting = 50 lbs.
+ Exposure to pesticides, exhaust fumes, chemicals, dust, dirt, insect bites and loud noises.
+ Weekend schedule required.
+ Occasional manipulation of assigned office equipment.
+ Prolonged lifting, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing for extended periods of time.
+ Sustained posture in a standing position for prolonged periods of time.
+ Subject to confined space entry.
+ Subject to respirator use. Employee will be required to pass a Quantitative Fit test.
+ Manual dexterity and strength to operate power-operated equipment/machines.
