The Parks Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing various manual labor duties and routine maintenance, including mowing, watering, planting, leaf and debris pick-up, snow removal, equipment operation, and all other tasks associated with maintaining Park District property.
Requirements
- Removal of snow and ice from pedestrian and maintenance compound areas if applicable
- Assists with the organization, storage, and lock-up all shop-related areas and items at the end of each workday
- Operate Park District vehicles and equipment
- Operate hand or power equipment to mow turf and maintain soil areas
- Plant, trim, and maintain plants, trees, and shrubs
- Maintain athletic fields
- Pick up trash, empty trash cans, and remove from parks
- Responsible for the proper use and care of assigned equipment, tools, and supplies
- Keep all related equipment and tools clean, maintained, and stored properly
- Keep equipment storage and shop areas neat, clean, and organized
- Receive regular verbal or written directions from the immediate supervisor or designated on-site supervisor
- Actively contribute to the Park District's sustainability goals
- Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs
- Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents
- Obey the practical safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that are pertinent to the activities conducted by the department
- Become familiar with and follow the safety procedures of the Wilmette Park District, including, but not limited to, fire, severe weather, and evacuation procedures
- Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions observed to the immediate supervisor, Human Resources/Risk Management division
- Attend and participate in required safety training
Benefits
- 1,560+ hours*
- Skating membership
- Pool & beach membership
- Beach parking decal
- Golf membership unlimited play
- Golf membership off-peak limited play
- 25% off resident rate golf guest fee
- Tennis membership
- 25% off resident rate tennis guest fee
- Tennis open court time
- Tennis guest fee
- Fitness membership
- 25% off resident rate recreational program classes
- Group lessons at any park or facility
- Ice private lesson rental & facility rental
- Golf/tennis pro shop discount
