Park Maintenance IV

Naperville Park District•Naperville, IL

2d•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 s kill 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 experien ce
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
Ability to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing ≤ 50 lbs on a daily basis
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