Landscape Mowing Assistant

PARK DISTRICT OF OAK PARK•Oak Park, IL

4d•$16 - $16

About The Position

The Landscape Mowing Assistant is a Part-Time Position. We offer competitive compensation, PTO and an employee discount for part-time employees. Job Purpose: The Parks & Planning Landscape Assistant serves as a primary resource for the mowing and trimming of turf in non-sports field spaces throughout the Park District system. Essential Functions: 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

Requirements

Minimum high school graduate or equivalent
Broad knowledge of turf management practices
Must have valid driver's license with a good record.
This position is subject to pre-employment, post-accident/injury and random drug testing.
Ability to maintain multiple projects in a dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong sense of self-motivation and independent work habits
Ability to organize, prioritize, and problem solve
Ability to operate medium and light turf management machinery
Ability to present ideas and recommendations in a concise verbal and written manner
Ability to maintain effective audio-visual and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating assigned equipment
Math skills including measuring, calculating, and estimating
Ability to interpret and explain Park District and department policies, practices, and procedures
Demonstrated safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of responsibility

Nice To Haves

preferred experience in Horticulture or related field, or 3 years’ experience as landscaper, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.

Responsibilities

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
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
Uses, operates, and maintains turf management tools in proper and safe manner
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
Participates in Parks & Planning special projects, programs, and activities
Performs other tasks as assigned