Grounds Maintenance - Part Time Job at Wheaton Park District, Wheaton, IL

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  • Wheaton Park District
  • Wheaton, IL

Job Description

Deadline: Open until filled

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for a wide variety of light maintenance and custodial duties at the District parks and facilities.

Required Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Minimum eighteen (18) years of age. Must have good communication and time management skills and be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

Essential Functions

  • Attendance at work site as scheduled; must be available to work other shifts and overtime as required. Must be available to be reassigned to another division if needed.
  • Perform minor building and equipment repairs.
  • Paint and stain District property where needed.
  • Weed flowerbeds and grounds.
  • Hardscape and landscape duties.
  • Operate tractor, utility truck, hand tools, power tools, and other machinery as necessary.
  • Shovel snow and de-ice as needed.
  • Collect garbage and pick-up litter in parks.
  • Path and road maintenance, includes hot & cold patching, gravel road grading, and seal coat.
  • May be required to work special events.
  • Wear personal protective equipment for job function when needed.
  • Maintain effective two-way communication while dealing with concerns in the field with all district staff and immediate supervisor.
  • Carry two way or cell phone communication at all times while working.
  • Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
  • Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis.
  • Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

Required Certifications, Licenses, Etc.

Must have and maintain: valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: continuously walk/move and position one’s self to perform maintenance; occasionally climb stairs/ladder, repetitive use of hands/arms, vibration and grasping while working with tools and equipment, and move objects such as ladders, tools, equipment, etc. weighing up to 50 lbs., and over 50 lbs. with assistance, eye/hand coordination, and fine manipulation; occasionally walk on uneven ground. Must be able to drive.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: handle all weather conditions while traveling between facilities, frequently encounter rain, snow, insects, dirt, poisonous plants, grease, oil, mud; occasional confined spaces, heights over 12 feet, fumes, gases, odors, dust, mold, animal hair, dander, feces, noise over 85 dbls., wet, slippery floors and surfaces; rarely encounter pesticides, chemicals and smoke.

HOURS

Flexible hours 3 days a week, Monday thru Friday. 7am-3pm max 28 hours a week.

SALARY

$15:00

SALARY RANGE

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$15.00 - $18.75 - $22.50

The Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

Job Tags

Part time, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, 3 days per week,

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