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Park District of Oak Park lists this Landscape Mowing Assistant opportunity in oak park, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Landscape Mowing AssistantVarious District Facilities Camp & Schools - Oak Park, IL 60302Salary Range $17.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time IMRF Job Shift Day Education Level High School Category Non-UnionDescriptionThe Landscape Mowing Assistant is a Part-Time Position. We offer competitive compensation, PTO and an employee discount for part-time employees.The Parks & Planning Landscape Assistant serves as a primary resource for the mowing and trimming of turf in non-sports field spaces throughout the Park District system. Essential Functions:In order to effectively perform the functions of this position, the Landscape Assistant shall assume the following responsibilities and associated duties:Facility Management/Programming Implements turf maintenance practices for non-sports field areas in all parks and/or facilities. Assists Parks & Planning Department with turf and sports field maintenance as neededCommunication/Coordination Works with a crew to maintain the non-sports field areas throughout the park system Communicates needed improvements to supervisor Coordinates with Park District Sports Field crews to ensure consistent quality turf throughout park systemEmployee Management Uses, operates, and maintains turf management tools in proper and safe manner Becomes familiar with the personnel policies and manual of the Park District in order to facilitate routine day-to-day human resource mattersRisk Management Completes accident and incident reports in a timely manner Promotes an environment of safe work habits and active participation in the Park District's risk management and safety programs Maintains a complete actionable understanding of the Park District's emergency action plans (EAPs); acts as a leader (as assigned) in the execution of EAPs when required Additional Functions:Participates in Parks & Planning special projects, programs, and activitiesPerforms other tasks as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Work Experience Required:Minimum high school graduate or equivalent, preferred experience in Horticulture or related field, or 3 years' experience as landscaper, or equivalent combination of education and experienceBroad knowledge of turf management practicesMust have valid driver's license with a good record. This position is subject to pre-employment, post-accident/injury and random drug testing.Ability to maintain multiple projects in a dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal and customer service skillsStrong sense of self-motivation and independent work habitsAbility to organize, prioritize, and problem solveCertification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.Ability to operate medium and light turf management machineryWork Environment, Physical Demands and Considerations:Frequently – Sitting, walking, standing, reachingOccasionally – Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawlingStrength – Work requires digging and handling heavy weight (up to 50lbs. over 50lbs with assistance) materials or equipment, with or without accommodationsMay be exposed to chemicals such as cleaning materials, acids, glues, chlorine, fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticidesWill be exposed to inclement weather including extreme heat, sun, humidity, cold, rain, snow, ice, and windPersonal protective equipment (PPE) is required as it pertains to the particular job duty, including: safety goggles, glasses, face shields, steel tip work boots, protective rubber or leather gloves, hard hat, paint spray respirator, protective suits and outer wear, and back braceSome exposure to noise, dust, fumes, elevation, and confined spacesAbility to present ideas and recommendations in a concise verbal and written mannerAbility to maintain effective audio-visual and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating assigned equipmentMath skills including measuring, calculating, and estimatingAbility to interpret and explain Park District and department policies, practices, and proceduresDemonstrated safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of responsibilityCustomers: Internal: Park District staff External: Park District residents of Oak Park and users of PDOP park spacesHours: Approximately 30 hours per week March through November. 10 hours per week December-February, below 1000 hours annually This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, functions, activities or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.The Park District of Oak Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!
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oak park, IL, 60302, US
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