PARKS GROUNDS WORKER

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Parks Foreman or assigned crew leader, the seasonal park maintenance worker performs various manual labor park maintenance and related tasks. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
- Perform maintenance of park grounds including but not limited to weeding, mulching, watering, and trash pickup.
- Perform manual labor and custodial duties in all aspects of park facility maintenance.
- Report to supervisor any safety concerns noticed in parks and facilities.
- Must follow, administer and implement Homewood-Flossmoor Park District policies and guidelines.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Do general work at the parks department as required.
- Other related job duties as assigned.

COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Like to work outdoors in all weather.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- High School graduate required.
- Valid driver’s license required.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
STANDING: Frequently
SITTING: Frequently
WALKING: Frequently
LIFTING: Frequently, under 50 lbs. / 75 lbs. with assistance
STOOPING: Frequently
REACHING: Occasionally
CLIMBING: Occasionally
VERBAL: Proficient to communicate needs and understand directives
VISION: Yes, safety, write, read English

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- Will be exposed to all weather conditions.

Hours: Must be able to work Monday through Friday 7am to 3:30pm

Part-Time Benefits:

• Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
• Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
• Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
• Individual Lions pool pass
• 20% off (1) facility rental/year
• 20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
• 20% off program fees
• Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
• Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
• 457 Retirement Plan
• Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
• Additional benefits for facility employees only.
• Paid CPR/AED training and certification.
• Paid Leave Time Off

Salary : $15 - $16