Maintenance Worker I Landscaping

Recreate a better life with a career in the field of Parks & Recreation!

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Worker I Landscaping position is generally responsible for performing a wide variety of general labor tasks including landscape maintenance pruning cleaning general repairs painting and seasonal duties. This position will have an emphasis on Landscape maintenance along with other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

• Assist our in-house Horticultural Specialist with tree and flower plantings removal of invasivespecies and removal of decaying trees or limbs
• Complete landscaping activities (mowing raking planting urban forestry chipping etc.)
• Familiar with heavy equipment operation
• Maintain playground surfacing/removes garbage and disposes of properly
• Perform all seasonal work assignments (e.g. snow removal salting ice rink maintenance etc.)
• Perform set-up and tear-down for programs and special events
• Maintain all tools equipment and machinery as necessary
• Inspect park furnishings and landscaping (walkways parking lots picnic tables bleachers grills benches backstops etc.) identifies and repairs/reports any failures or hazards
• Snow removal
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years old with High school diploma or equivalent and at least one (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience. A valid Illinois drivers license a required. Must be able to obtain First Aid CPR and AED Certification upon hire. May be required to obtain State of Illinois Turf & Pest Control operators license.

SCHEDULING & PAY: This is a full-time year-round hourly (non-exempt) position working Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Must be available for required overtime special events and weather-related duties. The target hiring range is $24.91/hour-$27.09/hour depending on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS WE OFFER: In exchange for your time and talent we offer a generous benefit package including:

• Medical Coverage PPO or HMO
• Prescription Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Reimbursement Program
• Life Insurance (basic & voluntary)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)
• Pension / Defined Benefit Plan (IMRF)
• 457 Plan / Defined Contribution Plan
• ROTH IRA & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays Personal Days Vacation Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Park District Facility Discounts and Usage Benefits