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Junior Laborer - Seasonal

Chicago Park District
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Feb 2025
💰 $34,040/yr

About the role

Title:    Junior Laborer (S)

 

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under immediate supervision, performs elementary manual work, either indoors or outdoors.  Performs related duties as required.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

  • Performs elementary manual labor which does not require special experience or skill.
  • Operates a “walk behind” rotary mower. 
  • Rakes, sweeps and clears rubbish from lawns, walks, drives or other outdoor spaces. 
  • Spades shrubbery beds. 
  • Waters lawns. 
  • Screens soil. 
  • Plants seeds, flowers or shrubs. 
  • Loads brush and garbage on 2-ton truck or less. 
  • Picks up paper. 
  • Plants or trims trees. 
  • Assists in cleaning sewers and catch basins. 
  • Mops, sweeps or performs similar cleaning work in buildings.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:

Some previous experience in performing manual labor is preferable. Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to operate maintenance equipment in a safe and efficient manner.  Ability to perform manual labor.  Ability to respond to routine inquiries from the public.

 

Union: SEIU Local 73       FLSA: Non-Exempt             Career Service    EEO:  Service-Maintenance

 

RATE OF PAY: $17.02 per hour

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