What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEASONAL PARKS MAINTENANCE position at Addison Park District?
Position Summary:
The Seasonal Parks Maintenance is a seasonal summer position and is available temporarily. The position is scheduled on a 40-hour week which includes weekends. This position picks up refuse, trims bushes & shrubs, maintains landscape and assists the full-time horticulturist in various tasks as needed. This summer position may sub for other tasks such as maintaining and grooming athletic fields, repairing park equipment, and repairing signage.
Compensation: $16 an hour (DOE)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Remove all refuse and trash from parks and playgrounds. Recycle materials as appropriate according to disposal company directions.
- Maintain natural areas, flower beds, landscape, trees & shrubs.
- Assist in planting annuals and perennial flowers, trees & shrubs, cutting tree rings, and installing mulch around trees and flower beds.
- Provide flower, tree, and shrub care in parks and facilities including watering annual & perennial plantings, pruning trees, removal of dead and/or broken branches, and chipping limbs for disposal.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Ability to follow directions and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to use computer software applications.
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
- Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older.
- Holds a valid driver's license with the ability to successfully pass a driver's abstract review.
- Ability to drive company vehicles.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Park Maintenance experience.
Environmental & Physical Demands
- Employee will be required to work inside and outside during various environmental conditions, such as, but not limited to rain, mud, and heat, sun, dust, dirt, and noise exposure.
- Employee must have the physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site and be able to perform heavy manual tasks. (e.g lifting 50lbs)
- Employees may perform duties which include, not limited to repetitive lifting, stooping, walking, bending, twisting, and climbing for an extended period.
Salary : $16