City Grounds Maintenance & Festival of Lights Laborer (Part-Time, Year Round)

City Grounds Maintenance & FOL Laborers help maintain over 70 properties throughout the City. The job duties vary depending on the time of year. From March through September, the Laborer performs a variety of grounds maintenance duties including but not limited to push mowing, zero-turn mowing, weed pulling/control, tree trimming, brush cutting, raking, dirt work, trash/debris removal throughout the City, and other maintenance duties as assigned. The Laborer will also be asked to help with set up and tear down of City Special Events during the summer months. From October through February the Laborer transitions to the Festival of Lights crew and helps with the preparation, and the set up and tear down of the Winter Wonderland Park. The Laborer will provide assistance in preparation for the Festival of Lights Parade including float care and maintenance. They will also assist with FOL special events as needed during the season. This position will assist with snow removal and other shop duties as assigned during winter months.

This position typically works Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm. However, the job requires the employee to be flexible for work duties depending on the event calendar, the weather, and time of year. The job requires the employee to work certain evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior outdoor and/or labor work experience is preferred.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• PTO can be earned following first year of employment
• Free fitness center membership for employee and dependents at EastSide Centre

HOURLY WAGE:

• Position starts at $18.00/hour. Yearly raises are available depending on performance.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

A conditional offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with City policy.

Applications are available at EastSide Centre, 1 EastSide Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611 and in related documents. You may email your application to: View email address on click.appcast.io

Application for Employment

Special Requirements

Must be able to obtain CPR/AED certification within first 90 days of employment, Must possess a valid Illinois Driver's License, Must pass a comprehensive background check and drug-screen in accordance with City policy.