Park Associate Landscape

Wheeling Park District; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wheeling Park District is seeking a Seasonal Park Associate Landscape to support daily upkeep of parks in Wheeling, IL. This part-time, non-exempt role runs June through August with a 32–40 hour weekly schedule, typically 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with potential weekends.

Training and safety rules are part of the job. Primary duties include operating tools, maintaining equipment, planting and landscape work, and general park maintenance.

Qualifications

• Preferred High School Graduate with knowledge in property and facility maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of landscape and grounds maintenance tools, equipment, shop, and field practices.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to lift.
• Demonstrate initiative, dependability, punctuality and ability to complete tasks on time.

Responsibilities

• Operates hand and power tools.
• Cleans and maintains equipment; performs simple repairs.
• Plants trees, shrubs, flowers; installs retaining walls and landscape materials.
• Performs custodial cleaning, mowing, and general park/building maintenance.

Skills

Attendance

Reading/Writing English

CPR/AED

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Parks Bldg - Wheeling, IL 60090

Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.25 Hourly

Job Title:Park Associate Landscape

Job Status:Part Time – Non-Exempt

Department:Park and Recreation Services

Primary Work Location:Parks and Facility Services Building

Reports To:Horticulturist and Turf Foreman

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Position Summary

The Seasonal Park Associate is responsible for daily upkeep of the parks, working with assigned team leader. Anticipated work will begin starting in June, and last through the end of August. The normal workweek shall be designated by the Superintendent of Park and Facility Services as necessary to properly perform the duties of the job. The position requires 32-40 hours per week between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The schedule is flexible and may require some Saturdays and Sundays.

Essential Job Duties

• Operates hand and power tools.
• Cleans, provides preventative maintenance, and simple repairs of maintenance equipment.
• Plants trees, shrubs, flowers, and installs retaining walls, and other landscape materials.
• Performs custodial cleaning, grass mowing, and general park and building maintenance and construction.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District Employee Handbook, policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Performs construction and maintenance of athletic fields and special event facilities including but not limited to: temporary fencing, installing and grading infield clay/sand loam, tent/seating set- ups, moving bleachers, soccer goal assembly and repair, drain tile installation and floodwater pumping.
• Assists staff with maintenance and construction of pavements, buildings, plumbing, carpentry, electrical and lighting, furnaces, ducts, pipe lines, water lines, shelters, benches, playground equipment, signs, fencing, sewers, and drainage structures, asphalt, concrete and brick paving, stone paths, etc.
• Operates equipment and machinery.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District Employee Handbook, policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Participates in required training and safety programs as established by the Wheeling Park District.
• Supports and exhibits the organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition and appreciation, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
• Performs special projects or other duties as assigned.

QualificationsPosition Requirements

Prefer High School Graduate, experience and or knowledge in related field of property and facility maintenance and repairs. Knowledge of landscape and grounds maintenance tools, equipment, shop, and field practices. Should be in good physical condition and have sufficient strength to do minimal amount of lifting. Demonstrate initiative, dependability, punctuality and ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely positive manner. Must be able to work cooperatively with Park staff.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tool, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Most activities will be performed indoors.
• Driving to other park facilities will require the worker to be outside.
• Employee may be exposed to cleaning agents and toner chemicals.