Parks Laborer

Job Summary:

The Seasonal Parks Laborer works directly under the direction of the Grounds and Buildings Foremen. Duties will include but not be limited to the administering and performing a wide range of park maintenance duties as related to the Belvidere Park District Parks Department.

General Hours:

Schedule, classification, & hours for this position are as follows and may change if necessary. Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Working weekends maybe required However, the parks are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year and schedules may vary to cover nights, weekends, emergencies, special events and holidays.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the daily grounds, horticulture, and building maintenance operations for the district.
• Collaborate with other maintenance staff to achieve departmental goals.
• Assures that tools and equipment are properly maintained and kept in proper working order.
• Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
• Participate as a team member to assist and improve the overall services to the community.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures as designated by the district.
• Performs other work-related duties and functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Required:

• Basic knowledge of materials and supplies used in grounds, horticulture and facility maintenance and repairs.
• Basic knowledge of principles relating to grounds as it relates to turf, athletics, and equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of principles relating to horticulture as it relates to natural area, trees, and landscaping maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of principles relating to facilities as it relates to playground, concrete, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to operate several different types of equipment and tools used in performing maintenance duties.
• Ability to follow standard safety practices and procedures common to the maintenance field.
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively to complete work assignments and projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of work assigned.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work in several environmental extremes; those typical of the Midwest region.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• The demands 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.
• General work area is outdoors, in several environmental extremes, typical with working in the Midwest climate.
• Sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion.
• Have a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriately in person and in writing.
• Specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Frequently lift/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/or move, with assistance more than 80 pounds. Must be able to perform physical duties with little or no assistance.
• Have full range of body motion, including handling and lifting items and packages.
• Exposure to chemicals such as cleaning solutions, solvents, petroleum products, etc.

Job Type:

Seasonal Pay:

$15.00 - $17.80 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person