This is a part-time, second shift position (approximately 20-25 hours/week). The primary work location for this position is Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet, but may also have closing responsibilities at River Bend and/or Sangamon River Forest Preserves. The starting rate for this position is $9.36/hour.
This position's primary tasks will be janitorial duties, preparing facilities for rental groups, assisting visitors with general questions, nightly closure of the preserves, and other miscellaneous tasks. A list of standard responsibilities for positions in this classification are outlined below.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Gathers, loads, and hauls refuse and vegetation from grounds and user areas
- Maintains preserve vegetation by mowing, edging, aerating, fertilizing, tree and shrub trimming, planting, pruning, and weed control
- Assists with general road repairs including asphalt patching and gravel road maintenance
- Inspects, repairs, and paints park and playground equipment
- Splits, loads, and hauls firewood
- Inspects, maintains, and repairs all preserve restrooms including daily cleaning and trash removal
- Locks/unlocks rental facilities, sets up for events and rental functions, and ensures that facilities are clean and equipped as needed for all rental functions
- Assists visitors with general questions
- Inspects facilities, grounds, and user areas for hazards and unsafe conditions, reports findings to supervisor, and makes necessary repairs or modifications
- Maintains and services equipment to keep it in a safe and efficient working order
- Removes snow from preserve roads/walks, utilizing both snow plow and manual methods
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written directions
- Good communication skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with supervisors, team members, volunteers, and the public
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, to exercise judgment in the performance of duties, and to identify or solve problems as they arise
- Ability to work outdoors in all conditions which may include extreme heat, cold, wind, snow/ice, and rain as well as exposure to hazardous vegetation (i.e. poison ivy, etc.) and chemicals (cleaning supplies, fertilizers, herbicides, etc.)
- Normal duties include sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time as well as stooping, twisting, climbing, and occasional crawling
- Ability to safely and effectively operate District vehicles and equipment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height or above and up to 100 pounds to carrying height
- Ability to use and maintain tools of the trade, both powered and non-powered, in a safe and effective manner
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Must be available to work some weekends and holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic knowledge and experience in a like position with similar duties and responsibilities
- CPR and First Aid certification
To Apply: Applicants must submit an online application at www.ccfpd.org in order to apply for the position. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and will be accepted until position is filled. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at 217-586-3360 or fbell@ccfpd.org.
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