Seasonal Trades Worker
Company: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Category: Other
West Chicago
Type: Seasonal
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is starting to get ready for the summer season and is looking for seasonal workers. This position assists the maintenance and construction tradespeople within the Facilities Management team by performing maintenance on District buildings, structures, and amenities within district preserves. Position starts May 1st. Hours are from 6:30am – 2:30pm. Pay is $16.00 – $18.00 hourly.
Responsibilities:
- Assist tradespeople on projects and repairs throughout the district related to painting, carpentry, excavation, signage, masonry, and fence, bridge and other infrastructure repair.
- Operate hand and power tools including hammers, saws, brushes, shovels, and drills.
- Operate District motor vehicles including vans, pickup trucks, and ATVs.
- Perform organization and housekeeping duties in the Facilities Management shop.
- Assist in the loading and unloading of materials and equipment from District vehicles.
- Perform landscape maintenance duties using a lawn mower, string trimmer, and hand tools.
- Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the district’s safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
- Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.