What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Sommer Farm Maintenance Staff position at Peoria Park District?
Duties: Under the supervision of the Manager of Sommer Park, the Seasonal Sommer Farm Maintenance Staff is responsible for the following:
- Set up and take down for special events.
- Delivery of special event equipment including tables, chairs, canopies, etc.
- Mowing with a push mower or riding mower.
- Trimming with power weed trimmers or manually.
- Emptying garbage barrels and picking up litter.
- Cleaning and maintaining public restrooms.
- Maintenance of all equipment.
- Report any unsafe athletic field conditions, vandalism, unusual conditions, emergency situations, or incidents to the Manager of Sommer Park immediately.
- Following all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Supporting all aspects of the Park District's safety program.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to reach, walk, pull, kneel, squat and bend at the waist and knees.
- Ability to operate machinery relative to job duties.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Must be 17 years of age or older.
Knowledge and Ability:
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Aptitude for on-the-job training.
- Requires a valid Illinois State Drivers License.
- Ability to work well with Park District personnel.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and special events.
- Ability to wear steel-toe shoes and Park District staff shirt.
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public.
- Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.
- Personal: Work record that shows reliability, integrity, initiative, and resourcefulness.
Perks:
- Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.
The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
