Landscape & Horticulture Seasonal Laborer

Skokieparks; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Landscape & Horticulture Seasonal Laborer to join their team. This part-time role offers the opportunity to work outdoors while maintaining beautiful parks and recreational areas. Responsibilities include mowing, planting, and general landscaping tasks, all while ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are met. With flexible hours and the chance to make a positive impact in the community, this position is perfect for those who enjoy hands-on work and the outdoors. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, where every employee can thrive.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Defined Benefit Plan (Pension)

Facility Usage Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid Illinois Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform various landscaping tasks including mowing and trimming.
• Maintain cleanliness of public restrooms and assist with trash removal.
• Follow safety guidelines and perform strenuous tasks.

Skills

Landscaping

Manual Labor

Equipment Operation

Weeding

Planting

Education

Valid Illinois Driver's License

Tools

Push Mowers

Riding Mowers

String Mowers

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Skokie, IL

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $16.50 Hourly

Description

The Skokie Park District is looking for a Landscape & Horticulture Seasonal Laborer to join the Park Services team. This position is a part-time, benefits eligible position working 30 - 40 hours per week depending on the season and business needs and is eligible for medical insurance, the defined benefit plan (pension), and facility usage discounts.

The Landscape & Horticulture Seasonal Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of semi skilled and manual labor tasks involved in maintaining parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, picnic areas restrooms and other park areas. Tasks may include general maintenance, mowing, tree and shrub trimming, weeding, garbage pick-up, planting and caring for flower beds and other general landscaping tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Under the direction of a full-time Park Specialist, works on a landscaping crew or horticulture crew. May perform mowing, trimming, edging, tree and shrub pruning, litter and leaf pick-up/clean-up, and other landscaping tasks and maintenance projects.
• Must be able to safely and competently operate push, riding, string mowers and other landscaping equipment.
• Plants, waters, weeds and maintains planting beds.
• Operates District vehicles if in possession of a valid Illinois Drivers' License.
• Assists with trash removal.
• Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of public restrooms including scrubbing and mopping.
• Performs strenuous tasks such as heavy lifting, tree planting, digging and other projects as assigned.
• Responsible for following appropriate safety guidelines and utilizes standards of performance set forth in the Park Operations Manual for all work.
• Assists with the set-up and tear-down for special events.

Hours:

Monday through Friday6:30 am - 3:00pm (Horticulture) 7:00am - 3:30pm (Landscape)

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Illinois Driver's License.

** This job falls in paygrade PT5. The target hiring range for this position is $16.50 per hour depending onqualifications.

A link to our part-time wage scale can be found here:

https://www.skokieparks.org/part-time-wage-scale/

Additionally, a list of our benefits for staff can be found here:

https://www.skokieparks.org/assets/1/6/Employee_Program_and_Facility_Usage_Benefits.pdf

At the Skokie Park District, we believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We encourage applicants of all races, genders, ages, abilities, and identities to apply and join our team.