Cosley Zoo · 2 days ago
Golf Course Grounds Maintenance - Part-Time Seasonal
Wheaton, IL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15/hr - $22.50/hrCosley Zoo is dedicated to the cultivation and maintenance of parks and golf courses, and they are seeking a part-time seasonal Grounds Maintenance worker. The role involves using hand and power tools for various maintenance tasks, ensuring the grounds are well-kept and safe for visitors.
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Responsibilities
Attendance at work site as scheduled
Perform minor building and equipment repairs
Paint and stain District property where needed
Weed flowerbeds and grounds
Hardscape and landscape duties
Operate tractor, utility truck, hand tools, power tools, and other machinery as necessary
Shovel snow and de-ice as needed
Collect garbage and pick-up litter in parks
Path and road maintenance, includes hot & cold patching, gravel road grading, and seal coat
May be required to work special events
Wear personal protective equipment for job function when needed
Maintain effective two-way communication while dealing with concerns in the field with all district staff and immediate supervisor
Carry two way or cell phone communication at all times while working
Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer
Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines
Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis
Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures
Qualification
Required
Minimum seventeen (17) years of age
Must be able to communicate clearly with supervisors and other personnel
Must have and maintain: valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Must be able to continuously move over uneven ground
Occasionally position one's self to move objects such as tools, equipment, landscaping products, etc. regularly weighing up to 25 lbs
Occasionally lift items such as bags/jugs of fertilizers, grass seed, chemicals, etc. up to 50 lbs., and over 50 lbs. with assistance
Perform maintenance, repairs and projects with vibrating equipment which may require long periods of standing/sitting
Be able to drive a vehicle and operate all golf maintenance equipment and tools and access remote natural areas
Be able to work long hours during peak season
Must be able to handle all weather conditions while traveling between facilities
Frequently encounter rain, snow, insects, dirt, poisonous plants, grease, oil, mud
Occasional confined spaces, heights over 12 feet, fumes, gases, odors, dust, mold, animal hair, dander, feces, noise over 85 dbls, wet, slippery floors and surfaces
Rarely encounter pesticides, chemicals and smoke
Company
Cosley Zoo
Cosley Zoo gives visitors up-close interactions with nature right in the heart of the Chicago's western suburbs.
Founded in 1974
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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