Seasonal Forestry Laborer II

Springfield Park District

Maintenance II Forestry

Department: General & Park Maintenance

Position Title: Maintenance II – Forestry Seasonal

Reporting Authority: Maintenance III Forestry, Forester Specialist I, Superintendent of Natural Resources, or designee

Classification: Non-Exempt - Bargaining Unit Position

Salary: Per Contractual Wage Scale

Seasonal Position April - November

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position involves the planting, trimming, and removing of trees and brush in District Parks and around facilities. In addition, this position performs a variety of general maintenance duties pertaining to refuse collection. This position reports to and takes direction from the Maintenance Specialist- Forestry, or others assigned by Superintendent of Natural Resources in performing tree care duties and assignments.

Specific Responsibilities:

At direction and assignment of Superintendent or designee, responsible for performing manual work at the direction of and under the direct supervision of Maintenance Specialist, Maintenance Foreman, that may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Plants, trims, and removes trees, and shrubs
• Cutting and trimming of grass or brush,
• Repairs and patches streets, sidewalks, and curbs,
• Paints Park equipment and facilities,
• Operates motorized equipment or vehicles in course of work,
• Maintains Park Facilities in sanitary manner; (i.e., cleaning buildings/restrooms, trash collection)
• May be responsible for trash and recycling collection
• Spraying of pesticide and/or herbicide or other chemicals in the course of their duties
• Planting, irrigation and care of landscapes and hard-scape areas around District.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Maintenance Specialist, Superintendent, Arborist or designee.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess previous work experience as a maintenance worker in general areas of maintenance and forestry operations and possess knowledge and have experience in operation of Park Maintenance equipment, especially operation of equipment utilized in forestry division.
• Must be able to perform simple math and measurement calculations, long hand and with available calculators or other devices.
• Must be able to read and comprehend relevant policies, operational procedures, safety guidelines, or other guidelines of Facility operations.

General Requirements:

• Must be able to read and write and have good command of the English language.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Physical capabilities – lifts 50 pounds, squat, bend and move as necessary for the job.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematics.
• Must have basic proficiency of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must possess valid C Class Illinois Driver’s License.
• Must possess professional phone skills and work well with the public.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Responsible to follow policies and procedures outlined in Springfield Park District employee manual.
• Must live in a 50-mile radius from Bunn Administration building 2500 S 11th Springfield IL 62703 in the State of Illinois or must be willing to move within that 50-mile radius in the State of Illinois within the first 6 months of acceptance of a position with the Springfield Park District.

Benefits:

• Paid time off includes 5.5 holidays, 4 sick days, and 2 personal days per season.
• Paid boot allowance in second season worked.
• Paid Employee Assistance Plan.
• IMRF pension plan and 457B
• Free/Discounted Park District Programs

The Springfield Park District is committed to the provisions of Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action to its applicants regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, age sex, marital or veterans’ status, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.