Laborer (Maintenance)

Title: Laborer (Maintenance)

 

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under immediate supervision, performs common labor work necessary in general maintenance work. Operates any mechanical or power-driven apparatus or equipment essential to the performance of the duties of this position. Performs related duties as required.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Operates a hand lawn mower. 
• Picks up paper. 
• Spades, seeds, waters and rake lawn areas. 
• Sweeps sidewalks and roadway gutters. 
• Marks lines on softball and baseball diamonds, running tracks, tennis courts and football fields. 
• Cleans catch basins. 
• Removes snow and ice. 
• Spreads sanding materials and makes and maintains ice for skating.
• Operates special equipment. 
• Loads and unloads trucks. 
• Performs labor work in connection with removing, planting or trimming trees. 
• Digs trenches. 
• Assists in sowing flower beds and performs necessary maintenance works in greenhouses. 
  
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:

Experience in performing manual labor work. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
License Requirement: Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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

 

BENEFITS: 

As a full-time Chicago Park District employee, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:  

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.  
• 13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days in first year of employment).  
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.  
• 4 paid personal days per year.  
• 13 paid holidays per year. 
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility). 
• Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees'
• Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act. 
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.  
• Optional pre-tax programs – Transit  
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.  
• Free Admission to most Chicago museums. 

 

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

 

Salary: $53,741.92