VILLAGE OF PEORIA HEIGHTS POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Park Maintenance
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
REPORTS TO: Village Administrator or designee(s) DATE UPDATED: March 2021
Under the general supervision of the Groundskeeper, Park Maintenance will assist with general landscaping to maintain a neat and orderly appearance of the Village of Peoria Heights. Park Maintenance will maintain all flowerpots and flower beds. The Village of Peoria Heights is dedicated to providing quality, personalized service and a superior quality of life to its residents which includes maintaining public spaces.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Collaborate with Groundskeeper to ensure assigned grounds are properly maintained.
Weed and water flower beds and pots, prune the bushes and trees, edge the walkways and give the
grounds a manicured look.
Work outdoors in various temperatures and inclement weather.
Stand, walk, reach, bend, twist, etc. for extended periods of time.
Comfortable lifting up to 25 pounds.
Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Exercise knowledge of proper safety techniques (including but not limited to: wearing proper personal
protective equipment, handling of materials, lifting techniques, use of all equipment, etc).
Demonstrate knowledge and safety of any hazardous chemicals or materials used for landscaping.
Greet and assist public with a friendly and enthusiastic demeanor. Refer public with inquiries outside
of scope to Administration.
Assist Tower staff with outdoor cleaning and maintenance tasks.
General Tower Park maintenance as assigned.
Demonstrate ability to maintain effective working relationships and professionalism with staff,
elected officials and the general public.
Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Proven problem-solving abilities.
Detail oriented, strong organizational skills with ability to carry out tasks with minimal supervision.
Outstanding customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in planting, cultivating, and trimming a variety
of trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and grasses.
Any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills,
and ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, April 5th, 2021.
Applications can be emailed to: administration@peoriaheights.org
Dropped off at Village Hall
Or mailed to the attention of:
Peoria Heights Administration
4901 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616.
The Village of Peoria Heights is an equal opportunity employer.
No phone calls please.