Seasonal Public Works Employees

Des Plaines; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a Seasonal Worker for the Public Works Department in Des Plaines, Illinois. This role requires individuals to perform various maintenance tasks including landscape care, debris removal, and facilities upkeep. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old. The job entails working up to 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with significant physical demands. A valid IL Driver's License and mechanical aptitude are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must maintain a valid IL Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance.
• Execute debris removal tasks.
• Assist in facilities maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Decision making

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

The City of Des Plaines is seeking qualified applicants to join our Public Works Department as a Seasonal Worker. Seasonal Workers work up to 40 hours per week during the season. Work days and hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Individuals in these positions perform various duties, many of which are normally assigned to regular maintenance in the off-season. This includes landscape maintenance, debris removal, facilities maintenance, cleaning and maintenance of City Vehicles.

Examples of Duties

• Landscape maintenance.
• Painting.
• Debris removal.
• Moving equipment and furniture.
• Light maintenance and cleaning of City vehicles and equipment.
• Taking inventory of supplies and equipment.

Typical Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for these positions.
• Mechanical aptitude and/or related training is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to follow appropriate safety procedures.
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions and translate those instructions to the appropriate action(s).
• Must possess and maintain a valid IL Driver's License with a good driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• An employee in this classification must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and exert a force of up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Other necessary physical demands are the dexterity and strength to operate the tools listed above safety and effectively.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud on occasion.

The City of Des Plaines is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).