About The 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