Laborer (Maintenance)
About this role
Title: Laborer (Maintenance)
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under immediate supervision, performs common labor work necessary in general maintenance work. Operates any mechanical or power-driven apparatus or equipment essential to the performance of the duties of this position. Performs related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Operates a hand lawn mower.
- Picks up paper.
- Spades, seeds, waters and rakes lawn areas.
- Sweeps walks and roadway gutters.
- Digs, waters, rolls and marks with lines softball and baseball diamonds, running tracks, tennis courts and football fields.
- Cleans catch basins.
- Removes snow and ice.
- Spreads sanding materials and makes and maintains ice for skating.
- Operates special equipment.
- Loads and unloads trucks.
- Performs labor work in connection with removing, planting or trimming trees.
- Digs trenches.
- Assists in sowing flower beds and performs necessary maintenance works in greenhouses.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience:
- Experience in performing manual labor work.
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
License Requirement: Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to operate maintenance equipment in a safe an efficient manner.
- Ability to perform manual labor.
- Ability to respond to routine inquiries from the public.
BENEFITS:
As a full-time Chicago Park District employee in a position covered by the District’s Agreement with SEIU Local 73, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
- 13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days for first year of employment).
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
- 4 paid personal days per year.
- 13 paid holidays per year.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility)
- Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
- Optional pre-tax programs – Transit
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
- Free Admission to most Chicago museums.
Pay Rate: $55,891.60 Annually
Union: Local SEIU-73 Career Service EEO: Service- Maintenance FLSA: Non-Exempt
Company at a glance
The Chicago Park District owns more than 8,700 acres of green space, making it the largest municipal park manager in the nation. The Chicago Park District’s 597 parks offer thousands of sports and physical activities as well as cultural and environmental programs for youth, adults, and seniors. The Chicago Park District is also responsible for 26 indoor pools, 51 outdoor pools, and 26 miles of lakefront including 23 swimming beaches plus one inland beach. From canoeing to batting cages to arts and crafts, there is never a shortage of activities to participate in Chicago’s parks.
The Chicago Park District oversees the Garfield Park and Lincoln Park conservatories, two tropical paradises within the city that house thousands of rare and exotic plants. Popular attractions that fall under the management of the Chicago Park District include the Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain. Proudly referred to as Chicago's front yard, Grant Park is among the city's loveliest and most prominent parks. Ten world-class museums are located on Chicago Park District property.
On October 14, 2014 the Chicago Park District received the 2014 National Gold Medal Award
for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. This award is presented by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
The Chicago Park District's mission is
- To enhance the quality of life in Chicago by becoming the leading provider of recreation and leisure opportunities
- To provide safe, inviting and beautifully maintained parks and facilities
- To create a customer-focused and responsive park system
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid personal days
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Pension plan
- Deferred compensation program
- Transit pre-tax program
- Public service loan forgiveness
- Free museum admission
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