Maintenance Worker I - Part-time

Classification : Part-time

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 - $24.99, 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 forest preserves. Some evenings, weekends, and holidays will be required depending on operational needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The part-time Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing a variety of labor tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep of the Forest Preserve grounds, buildings, user areas and equipment.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Grounds and Facilities Supervisor. Specific daily work assignments may be supervised by other full-time 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 snowplow and manual methods

Operates Forest Preserve vehicles and equipment in a safe manner

Perform all job tasks in compliance with the Forest Preserves' 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, Grounds and Facilities Supervisor, 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

Must be at least 17 years of age at the time of hiring

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.