Labor Foreman

Labor Foreman

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 include:

• Directing 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.
• Directing and assigning duties and activities to Laborers and other workers.
• Assigning and being responsible for tools, materials, supplies, both hand and powered equipment provided for maintenance purposes.
• In winter months, plowing snow, spreading salt and directing the performance of such work by Laborers and other assigned workers.
• Operating any mechanical or power-driven apparatus or equipment essential to the performance of the duties of this position.

Minimum qualifications include:

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 include:

• 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