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Parks Grounds Laborer

5 months ago

Crystal Lake, United States Crystal Lake Park District Full time
Position Type:
Parks/Laborer - Full Time

Date Posted:
2/14/2024

Location:
Park Services Maintenance Garage TITLE: Full Time Park Laborer
REPORTS TO: Grounds Manager
DIVISION: Park Services
FLSA STUTUS: Non Exempt
CATEGORY: Full Time
SALARY GRADE: 5
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $16.50/HR
WORK SCHEDULE: M - F 8:00 - 4:30 & Weekends
LAST REVISED: February 2024

SUMMARY
The Park Laborer, under the direction and supervision of the Grounds and Maintenance Managers, shall complete assigned duties to the best of his/her abilities, and offer suggestions for improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Park Laborers must be a High School graduate
  • Two years working experience, with one year in a field related to Park District grounds preferred.
  • Possess the basic knowledge and experience of grounds maintenance, landscape and turf and irrigation systems
  • Ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment
  • Work weekends and holidays as assigned
  • Ability to cooperate with and interpret Park District philosophies in relation to governmental, public and private groups and agencies and to the general public
  • Strong knowledge of pertinent safety precautions
  • Ability to supervise, train and evaluate the work of skilled and semi-skilled employees
  • Ability to maintain a positive and effective working relationships with other managers, supervisors, and co-workers.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees, patrons, community groups and other units of local government
  • Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the Grounds Manager.
  • Capacity to utilize effective time management skills and be able to work under the stress of multiple deadlines, requests from other departments and interruptions with accuracy
  • Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relationships with both internal and external customers
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
  • Ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and the public both orally and in writing
  • Capacity to be self-motivated and achieve goals with minimal supervision or direction
  • Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations
  • Capacity to proactively troubleshoot, problem solve and make judgments with respect to confidentiality
  • Valid driver's license
  • Current CPR/AED certification
  • Pesticide operator license (optional but preferred to obtain)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Directly responsible to the Grounds Manager in carrying out park labor duties.
  • Park maintenance, installation projects
  • Mowing, string trimming, removal and installation of plants, weeding, burning, etc.
  • General park clean up (i.e. leaf and garbage pickup)
  • Painting and custodial tasks
  • Making and maintaining ice rinks
  • Removal of snow from ice rinks, Park District walks and drives.
  • Must be able to work assigned weekends and special events.
  • Must be able to supervise and direct part-time staff.
  • Carry out good safety practices and follow the Safety Policies.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
  • Assist staff in the performance of their duties
  • Assist staff with completion of work orders and special events
  • Attend meetings and participates in house committees and local community agencies, associations and organizations
  • Attends professional conferences and workshops to promote knowledge in related areas of responsibility and for continuing education
  • Attends seminars and training workshops
  • Responds to citizen's complaints and suggestions
  • Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS
  • Must be in condition adequate to conduct onsite inspection of park district facilities and operations
  • Must be able to perform manual labor with varying degrees of physical exertion
  • May frequently be required walk, sit, talk and hear.
  • May frequently be required to use hands and/or fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
  • May frequently be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Must be able to handle average to heavy weight materials, maximum weight 50 pounds. Over 50 pounds with assistance.
  • May be in awkward or difficult positions resulting in physical fatigue
  • Must have specific vision abilities required for this job: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Worker must be able to work:
  • Effectively under stress of deadlines and complaints
  • Independently
  • Cooperatively with fellow staff, general public, contractors, vendors, community groups, and media in a proper manner
  • May also need to resolve differences between staff.
PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Prolonged stress and pressures of the position could affect some individuals' blood pressure.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Worker may be:
  • Involved in repetitive work (i.e. computer keyboard, writing, hand tools)
  • Visiting parks and buildings which will expose him/her to weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, snow, rain and ice
  • Some activities are performed indoors; these conditions include lighting and temperature
  • Exposed to various chemicals, such as fertilizers, weed killers, paint, cleaning agents, oil and fuel
  • Exposed to elevated noise levels produced from landscape maintenance equipment and/or power tools
COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS
Worker must be able to:
  • Train and pass on other prudent safety and other work related practices to co-workers
  • Use basic math, reading and writing skills
  • Follow step-by-step procedures and obtain appropriate end results
  • Exhibit good problem solving abilities
  • Analyze data to create reports, make recommendations, and strategize appropriate follow-up
  • Project a positive image and neat appearance to visitors of the park district
  • Demonstrate good safety awareness.
If at any time during the course of employment the employee is unable to perform the duties, functions, or considerations outlined in this job description, the immediate supervisor should be informed.