The City of Fairview Heights is accepting applications for part time, seasonal, unskilled Parks Laborers through October 31, 2026. The hourly wage associated with this position is $18.00/hour and is scheduled on average to work 28 hours per week.
The official City application can be found on the city website at www.cofh.org or in the foyer of the entrance of Fairview Heights City Hall.
Applications should be submitted to hr@cofh.org, dropped off at the front office of City Hall during normal business hours, or mailed to the attention of HR at 10025 BUNKUM ROAD, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL, 62208.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
POSITION Unskilled Laborer (Parks)
DEPARTMENT Parks & Recreation
STATUS Part-Time (Non-Exempt)
CLASSIFICATION Seasonal
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO Supervisor of Parks
HOURLY WAGE $18.00/hour
SUMMARY OF POSITION
This is a non-supervisory position engaged in construction, repair, and operation of various types of equipment for the maintenance of City parks and grounds.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (Essential functions including the following and the Physical Requirements listed below):
โข Performs general maintenance work to City parks and grounds
โข Clean restrooms and pick up litter around parks and medians
โข Operate mowers, tractors, vehicles, and other small equipment
โข Utilize a variety of hand and power tools in parks and grounds landscape maintenance work
โข Assist in basic routine maintenance of such equipment
โข Water, repair, and fertilize lawns, plant and prune trees and shrubs, rake leaves and clean walks, fields, courts, and other facilities
โข Assist in preparation and maintenance of athletic fields and related facilities
โข Assist in maintaining irrigation systems
โข Perform general maintenance, construction, and repair of parks and grounds equipment
โข Other tasks that may be assigned by supervisor
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS
โข High School Diploma or equivalent
โข Driving record acceptable to the City of Fairview Heights
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED
โข Ability to perform general construction and maintenance activities related to City parks and grounds
โข Ability to speak, hear, write and communicate effectively, clearly and efficiently
โข Ability to lift, squat, and bend to gather items from storage units
โข Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
โข Ability to make on-site inspections, including crawling into small areas, walking through mud, water, and other elements
โข Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance
โข Ability to move freely and to be mobile enough to do field work
โข Ability to use equipment such as hammers, power tools, and electrical equipment
โข Ability to move, bend, squat, lift, carry, and stretch freely with little to no discomfort
โข Ability to stand and perform manual labor for long periods of time under adverse weathers conditions
โข Ability to climb on/off machinery such as tractor or lawn mower
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment is normally those encountered by outside weather conditions. It consists of manual labor such as lifting and shoveling. The employee may be exposed to paint, calcium chloride, asphalt, concrete, and other chemicals. Additionally, this position requires attendance on weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
โข Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
โข Must be physically able to frequently grasp, grip, pull, push, twist, squat, bend at the waist, lift overhead, and climb ladders
โข Ability to crawl into small areas, walk through mud and water
โข Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis