DEKALB PARK DISTRICT IL

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Parks Maintenance & Landscaping

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DeKalb Park District

Position Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks Planning and Development
TITLE: Parks Maintenance and Landscaping
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal, Non-Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Seasonal Park Maintenance and Landscaping staff provide labor and semiskilled labor associated with the care and general maintenance of District parks and facilities to include: beautification activities, mowing, grass trimming, raking, trash pickup, cleaning of shelters and facilities, tree planting, pruning, trimming and removal.

PAY RATE: $15.00/hour - $18.00/hour

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Responsible to the Landscape and Horticulture Team Leader
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a full and exhaustive listing of all the duties and responsibilities of this position.

  • Mows and maintains park and open space areas; removes weeds; cleans and maintains basketball & tennis courts, parking lots, trails and other paved areas; maintains irrigation systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
  • Maintains playgrounds and participates in park cleanup activities.
  • Mows and maintains athletic field areas to include general maintenance, drags and lines fields.
  • Assists in facility and field preparations necessary for the opening day of outdoor athletic programs, swimming pool, shelters and other park facilities.
  • Prepares for and works at District special events and activities, and community events.
  • Inspects, cleans, and performs routine maintenance of district shelters, restrooms and other park amenities on a rotating basis.
  • Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled work.
  • Performs routine maintenance on lawn, power and vehicular equipment.
  • Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers; assists in District gardening and other park & facility beautification activities; assists in the care and removal of trees. 10. Performs routine and seasonal custodial work as required.
  • Picks up litter, collects and disposes of solid waste from District parks and facilities and participates in District recycling activities on a rotating basis.
  • Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
  • Assists in incorporating risk management practices and District-wide safety assessments. Complies with overall risk management goals and objectives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

  • Participates in district risk management activities and documents daily work activities.
  • Acts as a resource to other District staff.
  • Attends District training opportunities.
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