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Groundskeeper (Seasonal) at County of Cook - Niles Park District

Niles, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grounds maintenance, Landscaping, Turf management, Equipment operation, Preventative maintenance, Painting, Snow removal, General cleaning, Tractor operation, Safety compliance

Industry

Recreational Facilities

Description

Description Under the direct supervision of the Groundskeeper Foreperson, the Groundskeeper is directed to perform a variety of basic park maintenance tasks. $15/hour, seasonal position, no benefits Performs general building maintenance such as roof repair, windows and doors, etc. Removes all garbage from all parks and playground areas. Mows turf in all parks with tractors and hand mowers. Helps in growing new turf by seeding and performing general turf maintenance. Performs general landscaping such as planting flowers, trimming trees and shrubs. Paints picnic tables, benches, buildings, and playground equipment. Removes snow from parking lots, sidewalks, and ice-skating areas. Completes general cleaning within all park facilities. Assists the Park District's Mechanic. Performs general preventative maintenance on equipment such as oil changes. Attends educational programs as required. Reports all unsafe conditions to Foreperson. Performs other similar related park maintenance duties as required or assigned. It is the responsibility of every employee to observe and follow all Park District safety policies and regulations. The safety of staff and participants is a continuing responsibility of all employees. Requirements High school diploma Must have valid IL driver's license. 2 years of experience in ground care. Ability to bend, kneel, reach, lift, twist. Ability to walk and bend for prolonged periods of time. Ability to lift and move bags of material such as concrete mix up to 80lbs. Ability to climb ladders and reach to perform work such as painting. Ability to sustain repeated hand and arm movements for extended periods of time. Ability to operate on-road motor vehicles when necessary.

Responsibilities

The Groundskeeper performs essential park maintenance tasks including turf care, landscaping, and equipment upkeep. They are also responsible for cleaning facilities, removing garbage, and clearing snow from park areas.