Park Maintenance

Naperville Park District•Naperville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction from supervisor.
Able to receive and follow instruction.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing ≤ 50 lbs on a daily basis. Lifting assistance is required when lifting > 50 lbs.
Manual dexterity and strength to operate power-operated machines and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Subject to confined space entry. Will be required to participate in confined space entry training annually.
Subject to respirator use. Will be required to pass a Quantitative Fit Test annually.

Responsibilities

Participate in the preparation and maintenance of 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.
Demonstrate and support District customer service standards.
Perform preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
Assist with the set-up and tear-down of special events.