Parks Specialist Grounds

Plainfield Park District•Plainfield, IL

9d•$47,320 - $69,160•Onsite

About The Position

This is a skilled classification that requires greater technical knowledge, a specialized skill set, or previous trade experience in park and general constructions, development, maintenance, and operations. This individual performs developmental, preventative, and routine aspects of park and planning department operations, under general supervision, through a wide variety of tasks that may be assigned. If you love being outdoors, enjoy hands-on work, and get satisfaction from helping create beautiful, safe, and vibrant community spaces, this is the job for you! Our Parks & Planning team is looking for a skilled, motivated individual who wants to make a real impact on the parks, natural areas, and facilities our community enjoys every day.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Specialized skill, knowledge, or trade skill regarding the maintenance operation in areas that may include landscape management, plant identification, turfgrass management, and athletic field management.
Ability and willingness to follow direction.
Ability and willingness to work independently with little supervision, as a team member on a crew, and to direct and oversee the work of assigned staff.
Pesticide Applicators license required; ability to certify within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Some college experience in horticultural or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Ability to perform and direct/lead others in operations that require a specialty/trade skill background, including basic carpentry, landscape, and maintenance.
Rakes, gathers, loads, and hauls refuse and cut vegetation from parks and recreational facilities to clean park grounds, structures, and playing fields of trash and debris.
Layout and design for landscape installation and plant beds.
General turf maintenance including watering, mowing, weed control, restoration, and fertilization.
Landscape maintenance including natural area maintenance, trimming, pruning, planting, raking, tilling, weed control, and cleaning.
Perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks involving the construction, maintenance, and repair of parks, recreational facilities, and equipment, with appropriate supervision or direction.
Apply herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides safely and in accordance with procedures.
Operate various equipment, including but not limited to mowers, tractors, skid steers, and vehicles.
Utilize a variety of hand and power tools and small engine equipment.
Inspect, report, remedy, and repair any hazards, damage, vandalism, and unsafe conditions for any recreation facility, including but not limited to buildings, pavilions/shelters, parks, playgrounds, and courts.
Performs routine and preventative maintenance of equipment, machinery, and various components of the Park District system.
Demonstrate, support, and enforce Park District customer service standards.
Safely operate district vehicles and equipment.
Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District’s safety program.
Assist in other sections of the department as assigned or required.
This position may include weekend shifts and/or weekend coverage.
Performs any additional related tasks as assigned or required.