Maintenance Worker I - Seasonal

Maintenance Worker I (Seasonal)

Mahomet, IL

Description

Classification: Seasonal

Department: Lake of the Woods Operations

Work Location: Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve (Mahomet, IL)

FSLA: Non-Exempt

IMRF: Not eligible (works less than 1000 hours annually)

PAY: Grade 2: $17.25 - $224.99, starting pay at base of range.

Hours: Part-time work is typically scheduled between the hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm on weekdays as needed, unless otherwise scheduled to open or close the preserves. Some evenings, weekends, and holidays will be required depending on operational needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The seasonal Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of labor related tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep of the District’s grounds, buildings, user areas and equipment.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Site Superintendent. Specific daily work assignments may be supervised by an Assistant Site Superintendent or other fulltime staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains preserve vegetation by mowing, edging, aerating, fertilizing, tree and shrub trimming, planting, pruning, watering, and weed control
• Gathers, loads, and hauls refuse and vegetation from grounds and user areas
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs all preserve restrooms including daily cleaning and trash removal
• Inspects, repairs, and paints park and playground equipment.
• Locks/unlocks rental facilities, sets up for events and rental functions, and ensures that facilities are clean and equipped as needed for all rental activities
• Inspects facilities, grounds, and user areas for hazards and unsafe conditions, makes necessary repairs or modifications, and reports findings to supervisor
• Maintains and services equipment to keep it in a safe and efficient working order
• Assists visitors with general questions
• Assists with general road repairs including asphalt patching and gravel road maintenance
• Splits, loads, and hauls firewood
• Removes snow from preserve roads/walks, utilizing both snow plow and manual methods
• Operates District vehicles and equipment in a safe manner
• Perform all job tasks in compliance with the District’s Safety Manual and the department training manual
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written directions
• Experience with (or ability to learn) the use and maintenance of tools of the trade, both powered and non-powered
• Good communication skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, and the public
• Ability to work independently in daily operations under general direction from the Site Superintendent, Assistant Site Superintendent, or Maintenance Worker II, to exercise judgement in the performance of duties, and to identify and solve problems as they arise
• Ability to maintain composure and self-control in difficult situations
• Experience in a like position with similar duties and responsibilities preferred
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or the ability to become certified within 12 months of employment

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed outdoors under various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, or ice. Duties will be performed in close proximity to the general public and the employee may have frequent interactions with patrons. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be exposed to hazardous flora and fauna (e.g. poison ivy, wild parsnip, biting/stinging insects, ticks) and chemicals (e.g. cleaning supplies, herbicides/pesticides, and gasoline/oil). The employee may also be exposed to machinery with moving mechanical parts and high noise levels.

Normal duties may include stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Prolonged standing or walking, often on unpaved/uneven terrain, will be frequent. The employee may regularly handle, grasp, or feel objects; reach, push, or pull to reposition items; and may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds using assistive devices or with assistance from other employees. Ability to talk and hear or otherwise effectively communicate with staff and patrons is required. Visual acuity necessary for this position includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Use of personal protective equipment will be required based on job specific tasks. This may include, but is not limited to, the following items:

• Work boots
• Protective gloves
• Safety goggles or glasses
• Chaps
• Earplugs or ear covers
• Reflective vest or hi-vis shirt
• Respirators or masks
• Helmets or hard hats

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described above are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

EEO Statement

The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit an online application at www.ccfpd.org in order to apply for the position. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and will be accepted until all positions are filled. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at 217-586-3360 or HR@ccfpd.org.