Grounds Maintenance - Part-Time

Wheaton Park District; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free use of fitness center

Access to two pools

Mini golf

Entrance to Cosley Zoo

Job summary

Wheaton Park District is seeking an individual for part-time light maintenance and custodial duties at various parks and facilities. Responsibilities include minor repairs, operating machinery, and maintaining cleanliness in the parks. The position requires good communication and time management skills and offers flexible hours with a salary of $16-$18 per hour based on qualifications. Additional employee benefits include free access to the fitness center and recreational facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor building and equipment repairs.
• Operate tractor, utility truck, hand tools, and power tools.
• Attend work site as scheduled and work overtime if required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Tractor

Utility truck

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Responsible for a wide variety of light maintenance and custodial duties at the District parks and facilities.

Required Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum eighteen (18) years of age. Must have good communication and time management skills and be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

Essential Functions

• Attendance at work site as scheduled; must be available to work other shifts and overtime as required. Must be available to be reassigned to another division if needed.
• Perform minor building and equipment repairs.
• Paint and stain District property where needed.
• Weed flowerbeds and grounds.
• Hardscape and landscape duties.
• Operate tractor, utility truck, hand tools, power tools, and other machinery as necessary.
• Shovel snow and de-ice as needed.
• Collect garbage and pick-up litter in parks.
• Path and road maintenance, includes hot & cold patching, gravel road grading, and seal coat.
• May be required to work special events.
• Wear personal protective equipment for job function when needed.
• Maintain effective two-way communication while dealing with concerns in the field with all district staff and immediate supervisor.
• Carry two way or cell phone communication at all times while working.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.

Required Certifications and Licenses

Must have and maintain: valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands

Must be able to: continuously walk/move and position one’s self to perform maintenance; occasionally climb stairs/ladder, repetitive use of hands/arms, vibration and grasping while working with tools and equipment, and move objects such as ladders, tools, equipment, etc. weighing up to 50 lbs., and over 50 lbs. with assistance, eye/hand coordination, and fine manipulation; occasionally walk on uneven ground. Must be able to drive.

Environmental Demands

Must be able to: handle all weather conditions while traveling between facilities, frequently encounter rain, snow, insects, dirt, poisonous plants, grease, oil, mud; occasional confined spaces, heights over 12 feet, fumes, gases, odors, dust, mold, animal hair, dander, feces, noise over 85 dbls., wet, slippery floors and surfaces; rarely encounter pesticides, chemicals and smoke.

Hours

Part-time year round 28 hours a week.

Days flexible Mon-Fri 7am-3pm.

• This position is IMRF pension and paid time off benefit eligible.
• Free use of fitness center, two pools, mini golf, and entrance to Cosley Zoo for employee.

Salary

$16-$18 per hour DOQ

$15.00 - $18.75 - $22.50

The Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V