Landscape Mowing Assistant

Park District of Oak Park; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Employee discount

Job summary

The Park District of Oak Park is seeking a Landscape Mowing Assistant for part-time work. You will help with turf maintenance for non-sports field areas and assist with sports field upkeep as needed.

You should have a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, and good interpersonal skills. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability within a busy park system.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred experience in horticulture or related field.

Responsibilities

• Implements turf maintenance practices for non-sports field areas.
• Works with a crew to maintain non-sports field areas throughout the park system.
• Completes accident and incident reports in a timely manner.
• Promotes safe work habits and participation in safety programs.
• Participates in special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Turf management machinery

Job description

Overview:The Landscape Mowing Assistant is a Part-Time Position. We offer competitive compensation, PTO and an employee discount for part-time employees.Job Purpose:The Parks & Planning Landscape Assistant serves as a primary resource for the mowing and trimming of turf in non-sports field spaces throughout the Park District system.Essential Functions:In order to effectively perform the functions of this position, the Landscape Assistant shall assume the following responsibilities and associated duties:Facility Management/ProgrammingImplements turf maintenance practices for non-sports field areas in all parks and/or facilities.Assists Parks & Planning Department with turf and sports field maintenance as neededCommunication/CoordinationWorks with a crew to maintain the non-sports field areas throughout the park systemCommunicates needed improvements to supervisorCoordinates with Park District Sports Field crews to ensure consistent quality turf throughout park systemEmployee ManagementUses, operates, and maintains turf management tools in proper and safe mannerBecomes familiar with the personnel policies and manual of the Park District in order to facilitate routine day-to-day human resource mattersRisk ManagementCompletes accident and incident reports in a timely mannerPromotes an environment of safe work habits and active participation in the Park District’s risk management and safety programsMaintains a complete actionable understanding of the Park District’s emergency action plans (EAPs); acts as a leader (as assigned) in the execution of EAPs when requiredAdditional Functions:Participates in Parks & Planning special projects, programs, and activitiesPerforms other tasks as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Work Experience Required:Minimum high school graduate or equivalent, preferred experience in Horticulture or related field, or 3 years’ experience as landscaper, or equivalent combination of education and experienceBroad knowledge of turf management practicesMust have valid driver's license with a good record. This position is subject to pre-employment, post-accident/injury and random drug testing.Ability to maintain multiple projects in a dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal and customer service skillsStrong sense of self-motivation and independent work habitsAbility to organize, prioritize, and problem solveCertification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.Ability to operate medium and light turf management machineryWork Environment, Physical Demands and Considerations:Frequently – Sitting, walking, standing, reachingOccasionally – Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawlingStrength – Work requires digging and handling heavy weight (up to 50lbs. over 50lbs with assistance) materials or equipment, with or without accommodationsMay be exposed to chemicals such as cleaning materials, acids, glues, chlorine, fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticidesWill be exposed to inclement weather including extreme heat, sun, humidity, cold, rain, snow, ice, and windPersonal protective equipment (PPE) is required as it pertains to the particular job duty, including: safety goggles, glasses, face shields, steel tip work boots, protective rubber or leather gloves, hard hat, paint spray respirator, protective suits and outer wear, and back braceSome exposure to noise, dust, fumes, elevation, and confined spacesAbility to present ideas and recommendations in a concise verbal and written mannerAbility to maintain effective audio-visual and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating assigned equipmentMath skills including measuring, calculating, and estimatingAbility to interpret and explain Park District and department policies, practices, and proceduresDemonstrated safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of responsibilityCustomers:Internal: Park District staffExternal: Park District residents of Oak Park and users of PDOP park spacesHours:Approximately 30 hours per week March through November. 10 hours per week December-February, below 1000 hours annuallyThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, functions, activities or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.The Park District of Oak Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!