Park Attendant - Allerton Park & Retreat Center

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Monticello, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Conservation, Construction, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Gardening, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Sculpture, Volunteer Management
LOCATION
Monticello, IL
POSTED
12 days ago

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Cultivates, sprays, plants, prunes, fertilizes and cares for landscape plantings consisting of lawns, shrubs, trees and flowering plants.
  • Assist in public functions/events, such as directing traffic, setting up tables and chairs, and protecting University property.
  • Assist the Park Supervisor with park construction and/or maintenance projects consisting of lawn renovations, garden wall and shelter repairs, road improvements, tree felling and sculpture conservation.
  • Mops, dusts, sweeps, removes trash, polishes, scrubs and services those building shops, storage areas, offices, rest rooms, and public reception areas.
  • Adjust, clean, paint, regulate, repair and operate buildings, including their heating, sanitary, mechanical systems and drainage equipment.
  • Assist in coordinating and leading volunteers/extra help staff in park operations.
  • Operate, maintain, repair and adjust equipment used in the performance of assigned duties.
  • Collect and dispose of garbage, litter, debris, and pruning generated in the course of performance.
  • Remove snow and ice on roads, paths, walks, and parking lots.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

About the Company

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign