Seasonal Parks Laborer (Age 18+)

Description

The Itasca Park District Parks Team is looking for a positive, fun, driven candidate that wants to expand and grow their experience into the Illinois Park District Park Maintenance Field! Come join our Team at the Itasca Park District that provides a great work environment, team atmosphere and daily possibility of working outdoors! Please see below for the qualifications we are looking for!

The Parks Laborer is responsible for the daily maintenance, dragging ballfields, landscaping and repair of the District’s Park System. General work hours are a minimum of 40 hours a week. General work hours take place Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend hours due to the nature of special events, meetings and under the direction of the Superintendent of Buildings & Parks.

Please apply online, by email via malexander@itascaparkdistrict.com, or by mail to 350 E. Irving Park Rd. Itasca, IL 60143. Call Matt Alexander at 630-885-5714 with any questions. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

· A minimum age of 18 is required for this position

· High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate

· Prior experience in parks maintenance or landscaping is preferred

· Strong interpersonal, oral, written and telephone communication skills

· Team-centric focus with the ability to foster a collaborative and productive work environment

· Valid Class “D” driver’s license

· Other certifications may be required as deemed necessary

Required Competencies:

· Ability to work under the supervision of the Superintendent of Buildings & Parks and designated crew leaders to carry out their directives

· Ability to communicate, present ideas and make recommendations orally, in writing and by telephone in a clear, concise manner

· Capacity to plan, organize, prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously

· Ability operate the Buildings & Parks department in an organized and efficient manner

· Ability to demonstrate tact and strong interpersonal skills in maintaining positive, effective working relationships with tall employees throughout the Park District

· Ability to perform a variety of cyclical and routine tasks to maintain buildings, facilities, turf and grounds

· Ability to foster and work in a team atmosphere promoting positive and collaborative relationship

· Ability to resolve conflicts with the Superintendent of Buildings & Parks, peers, subordinates and coworkers in a productive e, professional manner

· Ability to work in the vicinity of the general public and park patrons in public areas

· Ability to safely operate and maintain all Park District vehicles, equipment and tools

· Ability to communicate, present ideas and make recommendations both orally and in writing in a clear, concise manner

· Capacity to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously

· Capacity to manage stress from having to meet project deadlines

· Ability to work in a team atmosphere promoting positive and collaborative relationships

· Capacity to be self-motivated and complete assigned work by using effective time and organizational skills

· Ability to proactively trouble shoot, problem solve and make sound judgments in keeping with the mission of the Park District

· Capacity to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations

· Ability to follow directions, to communicate orally and in writing in English, and to read and understand materials printed in English

· Capacity to understand and perform basic mathematical computations including measuring, calculating and estimating using rulers and other measuring devices

· Ability to pass the Park District’s Defensive Driving training, in order to drive to various Park District locations

Hours:

Hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, up to eight hours a day, and between 20 and 40 hours a week on a seasonal basis. Overtime, evening, weekend and holiday work hours may be required as directed and authorized by the Superintendent of Buildings & Parks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Communicates with the Superintendent of Buildings & Parks on issues and activities related to Buildings & Parks

· Maintains the turf of Park District lawns, including but not limited to, mowing, irrigation, fertilizing, seeding, controlling weeds and removing trash

· Landscapes Park District properties, including grading and preparing soil, tree plantings, tree trimming, tree spraying, tree watering, mulching and flower bed maintenance

· Follows written planting and site plans, as directed

· Operates a variety of maintenance vehicles and equipment, including tractors, loaders, truck trailer tr