Landscape Mowing Assistant

Overview

The Landscape Mowing Assistant is a Part-Time IMRF Position. We offer competitive compensation, PTO, IMRF and an employee discount for part-time employees.

Job Purpose

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To assist in the maintenance and presentation of parks and public green spaces by performing landscape mowing and related grounds maintenance tasks, ensuring safe, clean, and well-maintained recreational areas for the community.

Essential Functions

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In order to effectively perform the functions of this position, the Landscape Assistant shall assume the following responsibilities and associated duties:

*Facility Management/Programming*

Implements turf maintenance practices for non-sports field areas in all parks and/or facilities.

Assists Parks & Planning Department with turf and sports field maintenance as needed

*Communication/Coordination*

Works with a crew to maintain the non-sports field areas throughout the park system

Communicates needed improvements to supervisor

Coordinates with Park District Sports Field crews to ensure consistent quality turf throughout park system

*Employee Management*

Uses, operates, and maintains turf management tools in proper and safe manner

Becomes familiar with the personnel policies and manual of the Park District in order to facilitate routine day-to-day human resource matters

*Risk Management*

Completes accident and incident reports in a timely manner

Promotes an environment of safe work habits and active participation in the Park District’s risk management and safety programs

Maintains a complete actionable understanding of the Park District’s emergency action plans (EAPs); acts as a leader (as assigned) in the execution of EAPs when required

Additional Functions

• Participates in Parks & Planning special projects, programs, and activities
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Work Experience Required

* Minimum high school graduate or equivalent,...