Park Maintenance I

VERNON HILLS PARK DISTRICT • Vernon Hills, IL

1d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Parks Manager/Foreman, the Park Maintenance I is responsible for performance of all turf and landscape maintenance, athletic fields, playgrounds, outdoor facility maintenance and special event support and safety inspections.

Requirements

• A high school degree and a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position is preferred.
• A valid Illinois State Drivers License (class C) is required, with safe driving record.
• A Valid Illinois Pesticide Operators License is required within six months.
• CPR and AED Certification required within six months of employment.
• Worker must work closely with co-workers.
• Worker must work around general population/park patrons in public areas.
• Worker must work under supervision and direction of superiors.
• If offered the position, the applicant will be required to complete the District’s Employment Application and successfully pass a physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check.
• Worker is exposed to chemicals (i.e. fertilizers, weed killers, cleaning materials).
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Worker is exposed to outside weather conditions with moderate noise level 90% of the time, including extreme heat and cold, snow, rain and ice.
• Protective clothing (provided by Park District) is required including earplugs, safety glasses/goggles, helmets, chaps, steel toe boots, protective gloves and overalls.
• Worker must be able to follow directions from supervisor with safe follow through.
• Worker must use good safety awareness and judgment, including understanding of tool manufacturer guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• A high school degree and a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Park District trucks, tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers, tractors, overseeders, chain saws, bed edger, hand and power tools.
• Building and restroom cleaning.
• Refuse and garbage removal for parks and playgrounds.
• Provide for turf care in parks - seeding, fertilization and aeration.
• Mow, edge and trim parks, blow off paved surfaces upon completion.
• Provide tree and shrub care in parks including trimming/pruning, removal, planting, removal of dead and broken branches and chipping limbs for disposal.
• Apply pesticides for weed control.
• Complete work order repairs as assigned
• Complete inspections as assigned
• Lay-out and line sports fields.
• Maintain path surfaces with chips and asphalt patch, etc.
• Provide for snow and ice removal from paths, walks, drives.
• Work special events as assigned.
• Repair and/or paint park equipment, playgrounds, facilities, signs, asphalt, and District property.
• Make and maintain ice rinks.
• Recycle appropriate materials.
• Responsible for upkeep of Park District equipment and tools.
• Able to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day and work on weekends.
• Identify and notify supervisors of hazards in parks.
• Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the District’s Risk Management Policy.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers through oral and written communications.
• Respond to internal and external phone calls, e-mails, comments and suggestions in a timely manner.
• Promote District to patrons, guests and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Protective clothing (provided by Park District) is required including earplugs, safety glasses/goggles, helmets, chaps, steel toe boots, protective gloves and overalls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED