Maintenance Worker - Parks Pt

Status of Employment:

Subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement through Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local #73.

Description /Duties:

Perform various tasks to areas, facilities and site amenities assigned for:

• Horticulture
• Mowing Operator
• Park Clean-up
• Park Maintenance & Projects
• Playground/Park Improvement

Essential Functions

• Assist horticulturalist with greenhouse, outdoor flowers, shrub bed planting and tree care maintenance.
• Perform routine park mowing and landscape maintenance tasks.
• Perform routine park clean-up maintenance tasks.
• Prepare state report of assigned tasks on assignment checklist/work assignment form.
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance of park district playgrounds, amenities, and provide services for special events.
• Operate small equipment as assigned.
• Operate high risk equipment such as heavy machinery.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, upkeep of tools, and work area housekeeping.
• Handle hazardous chemicals.
• Assist staff in the performance of their duties.
• Attend department and park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
• Perform duties in compliance with the policies and procedures established by the park district.
• Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and services provided are done in a safe manner.

Ability to:

• operate equipment necessary to perform job assignments.
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• take initiative and responsibility.
• perform duties with minimal supervision.
• make timely and effective decisions.
• follow-through with assignments.
• provide excellent customer service.
• work weekends and holidays as assigned.

Age:

• 16 years and older.

Education:

• No specific requirements.

Experience:

• No specific requirements.

License/Certification:

• Valid driver's license preferred.

Hours:

Variable hours, but typically Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Must be available to work weekends, overtime and holiday hours.

Conditions of Employment May Include:

• provide proof of date of birth.
• provide a copy of driver’s license or photo identification.
• provide driver’s abstract if position requires driving.
• submit to a reference check and employment verification.
• submit to a state criminal background check.
• submit to pre-placement lifting evaluation.
• submit to random, reasonable cause, and post-accident alcohol and drug testing.

Contact:

Rafael Ayala

Manager of Park Maintenance

Waukegan Park District

2211 Ernie Krueger Circle

Waukegan, IL 60087

(847) 360-4753

rayala@waukeganparks.org

Closing Date:

Open until filled.