TITLE: Laborer – Part Time
REPORTS TO: Grounds and Maintenance Managers
DIVISION: Park Services
FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
CATEGORY: Part Time
GRADE: Part Time Hourly
STARTING PAY: $15.00 per hour
WORK HOURS: 28 hours a week - Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30pm, some weekends
LAST REVISED: September 2022

SUMMARY
The part time Laborer, under the direction and supervision of the Grounds or Maintenance Managers, shall complete assigned duties to the best of his/her abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• All part time Laborers shall be in good physical condition and have sufficient strength to do a minimum of heavy lifting.
• He/she shall have the ability to get along with fellow workers.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License is required.
• Must be 18 years of age to operate power equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directly responsible to the managers and crew leaders and all full time staff in carrying out labor duties
• Mowing and trimming with tractors and small mowers
• Turf maintenance
• Landscape work: Planting and trimming trees and shrubs
• General building maintenance such as cleaning and assisting full time employees in repairs
• Trash removal such as picking up grounds and emptying trash containers
• Must be able to work weekends and special events as needed
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with District, policies, procedures, work and safety rules and the personnel policy manual

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist staff in the performance of their duties
• Assist staff with completion of work orders and special events
• Attend meetings and trainings upon request
• Respond to citizens complaints and suggestions
• Perform other duties as assigned

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Must be in condition adequate to conduct on site inspection of park district facilities and operations
• Must be able to perform manual labor with varying degrees of physical exertion
• May frequently be required walk, sit, talk and hear.
• May frequently be required to use hands and/or fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• May frequently be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must be able to handle average to heavy weight materials, maximum weight 50 pounds without assistance. Over 50 pounds with assistance.
• May be in awkward or difficult positions resulting in physical fatigue
• Must have specific vision abilities required for this job: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Worker must be able to work:

• Effectively under stress of deadlines and complaints
• Independently
• Cooperatively with fellow staff, general public, contractors, vendors, community groups, and media in a proper manner
• May also need to resolve differences between staff.

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Prolonged stress and pressures of the position could affect some individuals’ blood pressure.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Worker may be:

• Involved in repetitive work (i.e. computer keyboard, writing, hand tools)
• Visiting parks and buildings which will expose him/her to weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, snow, rain and ice
• Some activities are performed indoors; these conditions include lighting and temperature
• Exposed to various chemicals, such as fertilizers, weed killers, paint, cleaning agents, oil and fuel
• Exposed to elevated noise levels produced from landscape maintenance equipment and/or power tools

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS
Worker must be able to:

• Train and pass on other prudent safety and other work related practices to co-workers
• Use basic math, reading and writing skills
• Follow step-by-step procedures and obtain appropriate end results
• Exhibit good problem solving abilities
• Analyze data to make recommendations, and strategize appropriate follow-up
• Project a positive image and neat appearance to visitors of the park district
• Demonstrate good safety awareness.

If at any time during the course of employment the employee is unable to perform the duties, functions, or considerations outlined in this job description, the immediate supervisor should be informed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
To ensure the safety of Park Services Employees, social distancing is maintained in many areas.

Work Location: In person

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