Park Maintenance IV

Naperville Park District•Naperville, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Park Specialist II, Park Specialist I, or Park Support, the Park Maintenance IV position is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled park maintenance activities necessary to maintain our parks.

Requirements

Basic skill in the operation of tractors, heavy equipment, trucks, and other landscape maintenance equipment, and basic knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair.
Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction from supervisor.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum three (3) months of park maintenance or landscape maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, Public Applicators pesticide license as required by departmental needs.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, Forklift Certification as required by departmental needs.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Subject to both office and outside environmental conditions.
Subject to modified/flexible work schedules including weekends.
Ability to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing ≤ 50 lbs on a daily basis. Lifting assistance is required when lifting > 50 lbs.
Exposure to pesticides, chemicals, dust, fumes, dirt, loud noise, and insect bites.
Prolonged lifting, stooping, bending, twisting, standing, and climbing.
Ability to travel to and work at all Naperville Park District facilities.
Subject to confined space entry. Will be required to participate in confined space entry training annually.
Subject to respirator use. May be required to pass a Quantitative Fit Test annually.
Manual dexterity and strength to operate power-operated machines and equipment.
Regular onsite attendance is an essential function of this position.

Responsibilities

Participate in the preparation and maintenance of the following: Turf, sports fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, and other park facilities.
Ornamental horticulture maintenance including planting trees, shrubs, and annual and perennial flowers, fertilization, seeding, mowing, and sodding and other horticulture needs.
Trail maintenance including debris removal, grading, and renovation.
Park pavilions, restrooms, equipment, signs, and assigned buildings.
Park grounds through litter pickup and recycling activities, bathroom cleaning, vandalism removal, controlled prairie and wood burns, and hardscape maintenance.
Perform power and trim mowing in assigned parks.
Provide support to recreation programs and special events, volunteer programs, and athletic tournaments. Support special event set-up, tear-down, and maintenance during the event.
Perform snow and ice removal operations utilizing snow removal equipment on sidewalks, roads, and parking lots.
Demonstrate and support District customer service standards.
Perform preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
Other duties as assigned.