Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Groundskeeper Foreperson, the Groundskeeper is directed to perform a variety of basic park maintenance tasks. $15/hour, seasonal position, no benefits
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Performs general building maintenance such as roof repair, windows and doors, etc.
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Removes all garbage from all parks and playground areas.
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Mows turf in all parks with tractors and hand mowers.
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Helps in growing new turf by seeding and performing general turf maintenance.
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Performs general landscaping such as planting flowers, trimming trees and shrubs.
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Paints picnic tables, benches, buildings, and playground equipment.
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Removes snow from parking lots, sidewalks, and ice-skating areas.
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Completes general cleaning within all park facilities.
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Assists the Park District's Mechanic.
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Performs general preventative maintenance on equipment such as oil changes.
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Attends educational programs as required.
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Reports all unsafe conditions to Foreperson.
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Performs other similar related park maintenance duties as required or assigned.
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It is the responsibility of every employee to observe and follow all Park District safety policies and regulations. The safety of staff and participants is a continuing responsibility of all employees.
Requirements:
- High school diploma
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Must have valid IL driver's license.
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2 years of experience in ground care.
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Ability to bend, kneel, reach, lift, twist.
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Ability to walk and bend for prolonged periods of time.
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Ability to lift and move bags of material such as concrete mix up to 80lbs.
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Ability to climb ladders and reach to perform work such as painting.
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Ability to sustain repeated hand and arm movements for extended periods of time.
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Ability to operate on-road motor vehicles when necessary.
