What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer (Maintenance) position at Chicago Park District?
Title: Laborer (Maintenance)
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Under immediate supervision, performs common labor work necessary in general maintenance work. Operates any mechanical or power-driven apparatus or equipment essential to the performance of the duties of this position. Performs related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Operates a hand lawn mower.
- Picks up paper.
- Spades, seeds, waters and rake lawn areas.
- Sweeps sidewalks and roadway gutters.
- Marks lines on softball and baseball diamonds, running tracks, tennis courts and football fields.
- Cleans catch basins.
- Removes snow and ice.
- Spreads sanding materials and makes and maintains ice for skating.
- Operates special equipment.
- Loads and unloads trucks.
- Performs labor work in connection with removing, planting or trimming trees.
- Digs trenches.
- Assists in sowing flower beds and performs necessary maintenance works in greenhouses.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience:
Experience in performing manual labor work. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
License Requirement: Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to operate maintenance equipment in a safe an efficient manner. Ability to perform manual labor. Ability to respond to routine inquiries from the public.
BENEFITS:
As a full-time Chicago Park District employee, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
- 13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days in first year of employment).
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
- 4 paid personal days per year.
- 13 paid holidays per year.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility).
- Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees'
- Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
- Optional pre-tax programs – Transit
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
- Free Admission to most Chicago museums.
Union: SEIU-73 Career Service EEO: Service-Maintenance FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary: $53,741.92
Salary : $53,742
