Maintenance Worker II - Park Clean-Up - FT

Status of Employment:

Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Safety Sensitive

Compensation & Benefits:

Expected hiring range $17.00 to $20.50 based on education, experience, and skills.

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Position Summary
Performs park clean-up maintenance tasks and assigned park clean-up operations. Responsibilities include training, supervising, and monitoring work assigned to the park clean-up crew. This position requires on-site presence and is not a remote role. Subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement through Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 73. This position is required to adhere to all Waukegan Park District (District) policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine park maintenance functions including, but not limited to, debris clean-up, garbage removal, picnic table delivery, and graffiti removal.
• Operates hand and power tools and other maintenance and mechanical equipment necessary to complete tasks.
• Operates high-risk equipment including, but not limited to, heavy machinery, trucks, trailers, tractors, woodchippers, sod cutters, and chain saws.
• Monitors and updates the Work Assignments form for assigned tasks.
• Maintains equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Constructs, installs, maintains, and repairs site amenities including, but not limited to, bleachers, benches, signs, fencing, picnic tables, grills, and trash receptacles.
• Assists with preparation of project work schedules.
• Performs snow removal operations including, but not limited to, plowing, snow blowing, shoveling, and salting of walkways and parking lots as required.
• Assists with landscape, playground, and horticultural maintenance.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of park clean-up supplies and order materials as needed to ensure adequate stock for daily operations.
• Collaborates and assists with other maintenance staff and departments to support park operations, projects, and special events.
• Provides on the job training and mentorship to part-time and seasonal staff.
• Makes recommendations and creates work orders for part-time staff and assists in completing work orders as needed.
• Answers customer inquiries or directs to appropriate staff as necessary.
• Works special events as needed.
• Assists staff in the performance of their duties.
• Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
• Responds to the public and District staff inquiries and needs with promptness and professionalism.
• Conducts duties adhering to all safety requirements.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor to support the department or the District.

Age:

• 18 years and older

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• In lieu of education, experience will be considered

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in park clean-up and maintenance preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Microsoft Office experience in Excel/Word/Outlook
• Communicate effectively through listening, speaking, writing, and non-verbal cues
• Complete necessary certifications and training for all applicable equipment
• Demonstrate initiative and responsibility
• Manage workload and hours with minimal direction
• Make timely and effective decisions
• Follow procedures to obtain appropriate results
• Develop positive rapport with interpersonal departments, public, vendors, contractors, media, and community groups
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
• Prioritize work efficiently and effectively
• Identify problems or challenges and develop and implement solutions
• Operate job related equipment
• Perform basic mathematical calculations

License/Certification

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, not including vision restrictions for corrective lenses, required
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year of hire date
• Pesticide Commercial Not-for-Hire Operator License preferred
• Pesticide Commercial Not-for-Hire Applicator License preferred

Physical, Psychological, Environmental, and Safety Considerations
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical, Psychological, Environmental, and Safety Considerations

• Regularly walk, stand, talk, and hear
• Regularly use hands and/or fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms
• Regularly stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Regularly lift and move materials up to 50 pounds and handle materials over 50 pounds with assistance
• Regular vision abilities for this job: close, distant, peripheral, depth and color vision
• Occasionally climb or balance
• Occasionally sit

Environmental Considerations

• Regularly in and out of controlled temperatures throughout the day
• Regular exposure to hazardous fumes
• Regular exposure to sites where allergens may be present
• Regular exposure to various weather conditions with occasional exposure to extreme heat and cold
• Frequent exposure to vibration related to equipment
• Occasionally working in high and/or precarious places
• Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides
• Occasional exposure to heat or cold not related to weather
• Occasional exposure to moderate noise levels

Safety Considerations

• Use good safety awareness and judgment

Residency: Employees are encouraged, but not required, to become residents within the boundaries of the Waukegan Park District.

Hours:

Position hours: Mid-March thru October:

• Saturday 6a-12p
• Sunday 6a-12p
• Monday 7a-5p
• Tuesday 7a-5p
• Friday 7a-4:30p

November thru Mid-March:

• Mon-Fri from 7a-3:30p

Contact
Rafael Ayala 
Manager of Park Operations
Ph# 847-360-4753


Closing Date:
Open until filled.

Salary : $17 - $25