Title: Labor Foreman

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under supervision, is in charge of an assigned area within a district and is responsible for directing a crew of Laborers and other assigned workers engaged in the cleaning and maintenance of park and boulevard lawn areas. Performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Directs the cleaning and maintenance of parks, boulevards, athletic fields, concerts, picnic and special event areas, playgrounds, beaches, lagoons, in an assigned area within a district.
Directs and assigns duties and activities to Laborers and other workers.
Assigns and is responsible for tools, materials, supplies, both hand and powered equipment provided for maintenance purposes.
In winter months, plows snow, spreads salt and directs the performance of such work by Laborers and other assigned workers.
Operates any mechanical or power-driven apparatus or equipment essential to the performance of the duties of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: At least two years of experience performing manual labor work, one year of which should be in a supervisory capacity.
License Requirement: Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to operate maintenance equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to perform manual labor.
Ability to respond to routine inquiries from the public.
Supervisory skills

BENEFITS:

As a full-time Chicago Park District employee in a position covered by the District’s Agreement with SEIU Local 73, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days for first year of employment).
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
4 paid personal days per year.
13 paid holidays per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility)
Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax programs – Transit
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
Free Admission to most Chicago museums.

Rate of Pay: $77,811.41 Annually

Union: SEIU-Local 73 Career Service EEO: Service/Maintenance FLSA: Non-Exempt
Updated: 1/27/2020

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