Park Maintenance I

VERNON HILLS PARK DISTRICTVernon Hills, IL
$22 - $26Onsite

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.
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