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City of Des Moines, IA

Seasonal Cashier

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$13.50 - $14.50/hr

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City of Des Moines, IA

Lifeguard

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

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City of Des Moines, IA

Lifeguard

Des Moines, IA

$15 - $16/hr

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Landscape Maintenance Crew - Seasonal

Landscape Maintenance Crew - Seasonal

Des Plaines Park District

Des Plaines, IL • On-site

$16/hr

Temporary

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

ABOUT US: The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal.
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title: Landscape Maintenance Crew -
Seasonal
Grade: IV
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Parks & Planning
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
BASIC FUNCTION
Landscape maintenance staff ensures that the park grounds, athletic fields and garden plots are kept clean, attractive and safe throughout the summer season. This position works in the early morning and weekends.
Seasonal (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  1. Maintains turf areas including mowing and trimming.
  2. Inspects parks, cleans up debris.
  3. Install and maintain landscape material such as flowers, trees, shrubs, grass, etc.
  4. Prune hedges and trees.
  5. Assists in landscape construction projects.
  6. Inspects, cleans, maintain and performs routine maintenance on related equipment.
  7. Cleans buildings and restrooms as needed.
  8. Performs safety inspections and repairs on athletic fields and parks.
  9. Constructs and performs daily maintenance on athletic fields.
  10. Performs support services at Park District and community events.
  11. Operates District vehicles and equipment.

OTHER DUTIES
  1. Assist administrative staff with special maintenance requests.
  2. May be required to perform overtime work as requested or required, including weekends.
  3. Provides polite customer service to any park users if approached.
  4. Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals
  5. Coordinates activities to successfully collaborate with district staff performing maintenance in the same area.
  6. Perform additional duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma Preferred
Experience: Related experience preferred
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Certifications: Valid Illinois Driver's License required.
PERKS & BENEFITS: SEASONAL STAFF
  • All recreational facilities at no charge during active employment, discounts for dependents
  • A free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or family pass at 25% discount
  • 3 months free of a fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass
  • $5.00 off resident daily fees for golf facilities (including mini golf)

Des Plaines Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Des Plaines Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. If you need any special accommodations, please contact Human Resources at the Park District at 847-391-5099 or email at lester.caramba@dpparks.org so that we may make the necessary arrangements for you.

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