Parks Supervisor

Elmhurst Park District•Elmhurst, IL

3d•$58,656 - $82,123

About The Position

The Elmhurst Park District is hiring a full-time Parks Supervisor to coordinate, direct, and perform maintenance, repairs, and essential operations of the Parks Department. The supervisor leads five full-time employees and up to 12 part-time and seasonal employees, balancing hands-on field work with administrative responsibilities. The role supports the District’s mission of enriching lives through parks, recreation facilities, and programs.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent, with four years of grounds maintenance experience and two years of supervisory experience.
A State of Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License and Class “C” driver’s license are required within six months of hire.
Knowledge of products, equipment, and materials used in grounds maintenance.
Understanding of tree and shrub care, mowing, turf maintenance, drainage, small equipment repair, and athletic field maintenance.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements of structures and components.
Familiarity with small equipment repair procedures.
Proficiency in word-processing and spreadsheet applications.
Problem-solving, communication, organizational, customer service, and management skills.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate full-time and seasonal staff.
Provide technical resources and coaching, and ensure employees are trained in the use of tools, equipment, machinery, and personal protective equipment.
Procure supplies for park operations.
Assist with coordination of annual special events.
Facilitate operations of the Athletic Field Advisory Committee, including serving as the District liaison, hosting meetings, and resolving field issues.
Manage the Park Ambassador Program, which provides evening and weekend park patrols.
Oversee and perform grounds maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance for Parks.
Co-manage coordination of snow and ice removal for the District.
Complete required inspections of goals, turf, courts, and other items.
Assist with coordination, planning, design, layout, and construction of new and renovated parks.
Coordinate repair, reconditioning, and upkeep of parks, small equipment, and rolling stock.
Coordinate, manage, and perform daily and seasonal irrigation system maintenance.
Coordinate, manage, and perform ballfield renovations.
Coordinate assigned contractual services.
Assist with coordination of daily and long-term athletic field maintenance.

Benefits

Defined contribution medical insurance plan with five plan options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
District-paid life insurance
Participation in IMRF retirement, disability, and death benefits
Vacation days, personal days, sick leave, and nine paid holidays
Sick bank leave
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Two deferred compensation programs (VOYA and Nationwide)
Voluntary supplemental short-term disability, accident, and hospitalization insurance
Flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care
Free family Courts Plus membership and pool passes
Free or discounted District programs, merchandise, and concessions
Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement
Professional organizational membership
Values Recognition Program
Service Awards Program
Employee social activities
Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)