Seasonal Park Maintenance

Summary: The objective of the Seasonal Park Maintenance position is to be in a support role to a system of public park and recreational site planning, construction and management. Under the direction and supervision of the Park Maintenance Crew Leader and responsible to the Park Operations Manager and Parks Landscape Manager, the Seasonal crew will undertake and be responsible for the completion of routine and special projects as assigned. He or she shall complete his or her assignments to the best of his or her abilities and offer suggestions to improve job efficiency and quality and keep in mind the best interests of the District and fellow employees.

• Landscaping:
  • Mowing Park district lawns using walk behind and riding equipment
  • Turf maintenance: seeding, sodding, aerating.
  • Weed management includes hand and mechanical control methods Planting trees, shrubs, and other landscape material.
  • Trimming trees and shrubs using hand tools.
  • Horticulture and natural areas management including propagation, seed collection, vegetation removal.
• Parks
  • Measuring out and painting lines on sports fields.
  • Construction, repair and painting of park and playground equipment.
  • Assist in all phases of seasonal facility preparation and closing.
  • Removing all garbage and refuse materials from parks and playgrounds Inspecting, repairing, constructing, and cleaning all park amenities.
• Other
  • Communicate matters of departmental interest or importance to the Park Managers in a timely manner.
• Marginal Functions
  • Driving and Roads
    • General asphalt repair: asphalt patching and striping
    • General road repair: gravel road and parking lot maintenance
    • On and off road driving operation of park district trucks of various sizes and license requirements.
    • Snow removal from all designated parking lots, sidewalks, roads, driveways and pedestrian paths.
• Facilities and Parks:
  • Custodial work, including cleaning of kitchens, locker rooms, toilets and rest room areas.
  • Painting and finishing for various indoor and outdoor projects
• Other
  • Maintenance of hand tools
  • Attend seminars and workshops to provide professional growth
  • Customer service; including addressing patron concerns.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.