Parks I- Parks Maintenance Full Time
About The Position
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Parks & Properties & the Assistant Superintendent, the Parks Maintenance Level 1 shall perform maintenance tasks which focus on the timely care and maintenance of District landscapes, athletic fields and buildings. This position works a scheduled five-day work week, which may include a regularly scheduled weekend day during the peak season of active park use, that being mid-April thru Mid-October. During this time, one of the scheduled work days will be either a Saturday or Sunday. The work week for the remainder of the year is typically Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Overtime may be required.
Requirements
- Completion of a high school education
- Basic knowledge of landscape maintenance skills
- A valid Illinois Drivers License is required.
Nice To Haves
- Additional knowledge of turf, trees, shrubs, flowers, building maintenance, and equipment operation is preferred.
- An Illinois Department of Agriculture license to apply plant protectants is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Season long care and daily maintenance of parks, buildings and athletic facilities.
- Perform mowing, custodial maintenance, general maintenance, landscaping and repairs for continual upkeep and cleanliness of buildings, grounds, and facilities.
- Plant & maintain trees.
- Supervision of part-time or seasonal employees may be required.
- Ability to safely operate Park District vehicles and equipment.
- Remain on call for snow removal, repairs and maintenance as deemed necessary.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Assist all employees of the Park District as needed.
- Attend training opportunities and attain certifications relevant to position.
- Resolve differences and problems that arise with patrons and work together with other employees.
- Exhibit good problem-solving ability and good judgment in keeping with the mission of the Park District.
- Understand the Park District’s safety procedures and requirements.
- Adherence to all safety protocols including accident reports, emergency safety procedures, Timely reporting of hazardous conditions or conduct of any employee under their supervision.
- Report all incidents and potential hazards to the Safety Committee as soon as possible.
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- IMRF Pension
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
