Grounds Maintenance - Part-Time

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.
• Shovel snow and de-ice as needed.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to: continuously walk/move and position one’s self to perform maintenance;
• Occasionally climb stairs/ladder,
• Repetitive use of hands/arms,
• Vibration and grasping while working with tools and equipment,
• Move objects such as ladders, tools, equipment, etc. weighing up to 50 lbs., and over 50 lbs. with assistance,
• Eye/hand coordination, and fine manipulation;
• Occasionally walk on uneven ground.

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

Part-time year round 28 hours a week. Days flexible Mon-Fri 7am-3pm.

Salary

$16-$18 per hour DOQ

SALARY RANGE Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $15.00 - $18.75 - $22.50

Benefits

• IMRF pension and paid time off benefit eligible.
• Free use of fitness center, two pools, mini golf, and entrance to Cosley Zoo for employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V