What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Department Assistant Gardener position at Pekin Park District?
Job Title: Assistant Gardener
Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour
Division: Part of the Parks Department staff under the direction of the Superintendent of Parks
Classification: Full-Time Seasonal, Hourly
Job Function: The Pekin Park District is hiring full-time seasonal personnel for the position of Assistant Gardener. Responsibilities include assist the Master Gardener with planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing, mowing and trimming of grass and weeds around gardens, picking up branches and garbage, and various other duties associated with park and garden maintenance. A valid Illinois Driver License with a good driving record is a requirement for this position.
Qualifications:
Skills and Abilities Required:
-Valid Illinois state driver license with a clean driving record
-Work independently and as a team member, as assigned
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel, other agencies, and the public
-Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the Park District
-Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
-Ability to lift minimum of 60 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday
Applications are available upon request. For additional information, please contact Scott Clausen at 309-346-3810.
The Pekin Park District is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15