Maintenance Worker I - Part-time

Experience Champaign Urbana; Illinois; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Illinois Paid Leave for All WorkersAct

Job summary

Champaign County Forest Preserve District in Mahomet, IL, seeks a Maintenance Worker I to perform outdoor maintenance across forest preserve grounds, buildings, and user areas. Hours are weekday mornings to evenings, with some weekends and holidays based on operations.

The role involves mowing, repairs, equipment servicing, event setup, and visitor assistance, requiring physical work outdoors and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience with (or ability to learn) the use and maintenance of tools of the trade, both powered and non-powered.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Good communication skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, and the public.
• Ability to work independently in daily operations under general direction and to solve problems as they arise.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or the ability to become certified within 12 months of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains preserve vegetation by mowing, edging, aerating, fertilizing, tree and shrub trimming, planting, pruning, watering, and weed control.
• Gathers, loads, and hauls refuse and vegetation from grounds and user areas.
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs all preserve restrooms including daily cleaning and trash removal.
• Inspects, repairs, and paints park and playground equipment.
• Locks/unlocks rental facilities, sets up for events and rental functions, and ensures facilities are clean and equipped for rentals.
• Inspects facilities, grounds, and user areas for hazards and repairs as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Driver's license

CPR/AED First Aid

Tool maintenance experience

Power tools

Hand tools

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Type: Part-time

Description

Classification: Part Time - Less than 1,000 hours

Department: Lake of the Woods Operations

Work Location: Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve (Mahomet, IL)

FSLA: Non-Exempt

IMRF: Not eligible

Pay: Grade 2: $17.60 - $25.49; starting wage is $17.60/hr

Benefits: Paid sick time, paid time off earned through Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act

Hours: 7:00am and 3:30pm on weekdays as needed, unless otherwise scheduled to open or close the forest preserves. Some evenings, weekends, and holidays will be required depending on operational needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing a variety of labor tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep of the forest preserve grounds, buildings, user areas and equipment.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Grounds and Facilities Supervisor. Specific daily work assignments may be supervised by other full-time staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains preserve vegetation by mowing, edging, aerating, fertilizing, tree and shrub trimming, planting, pruning, watering, and weed control
• Gathers, loads, and hauls refuse and vegetation from grounds and user areas
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs all preserve restrooms including daily cleaning and trash removal
• Inspects, repairs, and paints park and playground equipment.
• Locks/unlocks rental facilities, sets up for events and rental functions, and ensures that facilities are clean and equipped as needed for all rental activities
• Inspects facilities, grounds, and user areas for hazards and unsafe conditions, makes necessary repairs or modifications, and reports findings to supervisor
• Maintains and services equipment to keep it in a safe and efficient working order
• Assists visitors with general questions
• Assists with general road repairs including asphalt patching and gravel road maintenance
• Splits, loads, and hauls firewood
• Removes snow from preserve roads/walks, utilizing both snowplow and manual methods
• Operates District vehicles and equipment in a safe manner
• Perform all job tasks in compliance with the District’s Safety Manual and the department training manual
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written directions
• Experience with (or ability to learn) the use and maintenance of tools of the trade, both powered and non-powered
• Good communication skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, and the public
• Ability to work independently in daily operations under general direction from the Site Superintendent, Grounds and Facilities Supervisor, or Maintenance Worker II, to exercise judgement in the performance of duties, and to identify and solve problems as they arise
• Ability to maintain composure and self-control in difficult situations
• Experience in a like position with similar duties and responsibilities preferred
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or the ability to become certified within 12 months of employment
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license at the time of hiring

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed outdoors under various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, or ice. Duties will be performed in close proximity to the general public and the employee may have frequent interactions with patrons. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be exposed to hazardous flora and fauna (e.g. poison ivy, wild parsnip, biting/stinging insects, ticks) and chemicals (e.g. cleaning supplies, herbicides/pesticides, and gasoline/oil). The employee may also be exposed to machinery with moving mechanical parts and high noise levels.

Normal duties may include stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Prolonged standing or walking, often on unpaved/uneven terrain, will be frequent. The employee may regularly handle, grasp, or feel objects; reach, push, or pull to reposition items; and may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds using assistive devices or with assistance from other employees. Ability to talk and hear or otherwise effectively communicate with staff and patrons is required. Visual acuity necessary for this position includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Use of personal protective equipment will be required based on job specific tasks. This may include, but is not limited to, the following items:

• Work boots
• Protective gloves
• Safety goggles or glasses
• Chaps
• Earplugs or ear covers
• Reflective vest or hi-vis shirt
• Respirators or masks
• Helmets or hard hats

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described above are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

EEO Statement

The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

This job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Changes, including additional duties, may be assigned at any time.

Salary Description

$17.60-$25.49