Maintenance Specialist I (Parks)
About The Position
The Parks Division of the Parks and Recreation Department develops and maintains park grounds and amenities, including parkland, roadways, creek banks, well sites, municipal facilities, park facilities, aquatic facilities, trails, and athletic fields. The Maintenance Specialist I is an entry-level position performing semi-skilled and skilled labor of average difficulty under direct supervision. The employee is responsible for contributing to a team effort and accomplishing assigned goals. The starting salary is $52,990 to $62,338, depending on qualifications; the full salary range is $52,990 to $84,272.
Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class D Illinois driver's license and be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.
- Ability to acquire and maintain an Illinois Department of Agriculture Pesticide Operator's License.
- Ability to learn the operation and maintenance procedures for equipment, including trucks, tractors, loaders, hand and power tools, mowing units, push mowers, and string trimmers.
- Physical ability to perform a wide variety of manual labor in a wide variety of inclement weather, especially as it relates to the back, legs, and arms.
- Ability to deal with the public effectively, courteously, and tactfully.
- Some basic mechanical skills and abilities.
- Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent, or from a vocational school.
Nice To Haves
- Related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with maintaining park grounds, rights of way, and other Town properties, including sports fields, tennis courts, and playground equipment.
- Assist with landscaping, including planting and removing trees, planting flowers and perennials, weeding, watering, fertilizing, and installing pavers and retaining walls.
- Assist with turfgrass mowing operations on park, roadway, and municipal property areas using tractors, riding and push mowers, string trimmers, and blowers.
- Assist with building maintenance at Park Maintenance garages, restrooms, shelters, and press boxes, including carpentry, roofing, plumbing and electrical installation and repairs, painting, and custodial work.
- Assist with swimming pool maintenance and repairs, including building maintenance, filter systems, and water slides.
- Assist with servicing and maintaining Park trucks, tractors, and utility vehicles, and keep equipment preventative maintenance records up to date.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
