Holiday Tree Sales - Seasonal

Wheaton Park District; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Wheaton Park District is seeking a part-time helper to assist with selling and maintaining seasonal trees and greens in Wheaton. You will deliver excellent customer service, manage inventory, and help move and set up displays while upholding safety standards.

The role requires being 18 or older, prior retail or maintenance experience, and strong communication. Hours range 20-32 per week with evenings and weekends, through the holiday season.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
• Experience in retail sales or maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of trees and other seasonal items.
• Interact with customers and assist with the sale and transport of trees and other seasonal items.
• Shovel snow, de-ice, and generally maintain walkways as needed.
• Collect trash and maintain grounds in and around sales area.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other machinery as deemed necessary.
• Interact with the public offering information, assistance, or control when necessary.
• Assist with the repair and installation of holiday lights.
• Assist with set‑up for tree sales.
• Maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures.
• 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.
• Follow the Wheaton Park District and Cosley Zoo policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Communication

Job description

Opportunities with Wheaton Park District

create. discover. play.

Opportunities At Wheaton Park District

This position is responsible for assisting with the sale and maintenance of seasonal trees and greens.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age. Must be able to provide excellent customer service when working with the public and must have experience in retail sales or maintenance. Must demonstrate good communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain inventory of trees and other seasonal items.
• Interact with customers and assist with the sale and transport of trees and other seasonal items.
• Shovel snow, de-ice, and generally maintain walkways as needed.
• Collect trash and maintain grounds in and around sales area.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other machinery as deemed necessary.
• Interact with the public offering information, assistance, or control when necessary.
• Assist with the repair and installation of holiday lights.
• Assist with set‑up for tree sales.
• Maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures.
• 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.
• Follow the Wheaton Park District and Cosley Zoo policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ETC.

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: consistently move about the facility on uneven ground while positioning one’s self to grasp trees and move them weighing up to 50 lbs. and over 50 lbs. with assistance; and occasionally move trees overhead or shoulders weighting up to 50 lbs., and over 50lbs. with assistance.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: be exposed to winter weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, ice, and snow for extended periods of time. This position will also walk on wet, muddy, slippery surfaces.

HOURS

20-32 hours per week. Requires evening availability (9am-9pm)
November 16-December 23
Sunday-Saturday

SALARY

$16.00 - $17.50 per hour DOE

SALARY RANGE

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$15.00 - $18.75 - $22.50

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