Job Description

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