Facilities Specialist II

Elmhurst Park District•Elmhurst, IL

About The Position

The Elmhurst Park District, established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago, provides parks, recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun. Our vision is to become a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community. We are looking for people to join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, having fun, and fostering belonging! We have an exciting full-time job opportunity as FACILITIES SPECIALIST II! Our Facilities Specialist team plays an important role in maintaining safe and clean District facilities! WHAT YOU’LL DO: As Facilities Specialist II, you'll maintain, repair, renovate and construct parks, buildings, and facilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage, update, and maintain departmental software application. Operate District vehicles safely. Identify and notify supervisor of hazardous/suspicious activities and damage in the parks. Provide snow and ice removal from parking lots, sidewalks, and pathways. Perform maintenance, painting, carpentry and general repairs to District buildings and pools. Maintain park, playground and facility cleanliness as assigned. Assist with opening and shut down of pools, and the Hub sprayground, mini golf, and batting cages. Perform basic electrical repairs, replace fixtures, and change lights, switches and receptacles. Perform basic plumbing repairs on faucets, toilets & urinals. Perform general site inspections, complete repairs and generate work orders if necessary. Inspect, maintain and repair play area components. Perform District audits on new playground and update audit forms as needed. Perform District 205 low frequency playground inspections. Maintain condition, security and use of tools, materials and equipment. Maintain play area supply inventory.

Requirements

High school or trade school diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience in facility maintenance
Valid Illinois Class C Driver’s License
Must have Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CSPI) or ability to obtain CPSI certification within 12 months of employment.
Knowledge of facility maintenance practices and understanding of building trades
Ability to operate a variety of power tools and heavy equipment
Knowledge of OSHA requirements

Responsibilities

Manage, update, and maintain departmental software application.
Operate District vehicles safely.
Identify and notify supervisor of hazardous/suspicious activities and damage in the parks.
Provide snow and ice removal from parking lots, sidewalks, and pathways.
Perform maintenance, painting, carpentry and general repairs to District buildings and pools.
Maintain park, playground and facility cleanliness as assigned.
Assist with opening and shut down of pools, and the Hub sprayground, mini golf, and batting cages.
Perform basic electrical repairs, replace fixtures, and change lights, switches and receptacles.
Perform basic plumbing repairs on faucets, toilets & urinals.
Perform general site inspections, complete repairs and generate work orders if necessary.
Inspect, maintain and repair play area components.
Perform District audits on new playground and update audit forms as needed.
Perform District 205 low frequency playground inspections.
Maintain condition, security and use of tools, materials and equipment.
Maintain play area supply inventory.

Benefits

Defined contribution medical insurance plan (5 plan options)
Dental insurance plan
Vision insurance plan
District paid life insurance
Participation in IMRF (retirement, disability, death benefits)
Vacation days, personal days, sick leave and 9 paid holidays!
Sick bank leave, paid parental leave and paid bereavement leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Two deferred compensation programs (VOYA & Nationwide)
Voluntary Supplemental insurance coverage for short-term disability, accident, hospitalization
Flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care
Free family Courts Plus Membership and Pool Passes!
Free/discounted District programs, merchandise and concessions
Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
Professional organizational membership
Values Recognition Program
Service Awards Program
Employee social activities
Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)