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Grounds Maintenance
2 months ago
Deadline: Open until filled._
**GENERAL PURPOSE**
Responsible for a wide variety of light maintenance and custodial duties at the District parks and facilities during the spring, summer, and/or fall season.
**REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
Minimum seventeen (17) years of age. Must have good communication and time management skills and be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Attendance at work site as scheduled; must be available to work other shifts and overtime as required. Must be available to be reassigned to another division if needed.
- Perform minor building and equipment repairs.
- Paint and stain District property where needed.
- Weed flowerbeds and grounds.
- Hardscape and landscape duties.
- Operate tractor, utility truck, hand tools, power tools, and other machinery as necessary.
- Collect garbage and pick-up litter in parks.
- Path and road maintenance, includes hot & cold patching, gravel road grading, and seal coat.
- May be required to work special events.
- Wear personal protective equipment for job function when needed.
- Maintain effective two-way communication while dealing with concerns in the field with all district staff and immediate supervisor.
- Carry two way or cell phone communication at all times while working.
- Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
- Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis.
- Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
**REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ETC.**
Must have and maintain: valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
Must be able to: continuously move about the parks and facilities and frequently on uneven ground, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs when using vibrating equipment, move landscaping objects such as sod rolls, fertilizer, grass seed, 5-gallon buckets, etc. weighing up to 50 lbs. and over 50 lbs. with assistance, and eye/hand coordination; frequently position one’s self to climb stairs, ladders, trees, etc. Must be able to drive a vehicle.
**ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS**
Must be able to: handle all weather conditions while traveling between facilities, frequently encounter rain, snow, insects, dirt, poisonous plants, grease, oil, mud; occasional confined spaces, heights over 12 feet, fumes, gases, odors, dust, mold, animal hair, dander, feces, noise over 85 dbls, wet, slippery floors and surfaces; rarely encounter pesticides, chemicals and smoke.
**HOURS**
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday with some weekend days, - Overtime will be available
Weekday hours change in Summer after Memorial Day, to 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday
**SALARY**
$15.00 per hour
**Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
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