Seasonal Park Specialist - General Maintenance

ST CHARLES PARK DISTRICT • St. Charles, IL

12d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Assist with enhancing the physical appearance and experience of the Park District for residents and visitors to our parks and facilities.

Requirements

• Pleasant personality.
• Reliable and show initiative, tact, and productivity.
• High school graduate.
• Must be 18 years old.
• A valid State driver's license is necessary.
• Must be able to learn the proper use of hand tools, grounds equipment and operation of trucks, tractors utility carts and riding mowers.
• Must have or complete Mandated Reporter certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, including heat, rain, and cold.
• Follow all departmental safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of Park District’s safety and risk management program.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with residents, colleagues, the public, PDRMA and other agencies or organizations as delegated.
• Recommends improvements and efficiencies to better accomplish individual and district goals in the best interests of the St. Charles Park District community.
• Comply with park district policies and administrative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Effectively maintain assigned areas and facilities as directed by Supervisory personnel.
• Be responsible to the Superintendent of Parks, Assistant Superintendents of Parks and any other supervisor as assigned.
• Daily opening and cleaning of park grounds and facilities including janitorial cleaning of restrooms, litter and garbage removal, cleaning of skate parks, disc golf course, dog parks, sports courts, sidewalks and parking lots.
• Prepare and clean pavilions for rentals and special events.
• Perform maintenance and prepare ballfields for scheduled league practices or games.
• Assist in layout and marking out athletic fields for scheduled league painting.
• Perform weekly re-painting of game fields during league seasons.
• Assist with mowing crew in mowing and trimming, playground surface raking and weed removal.
• Operate industrial power washers as needed.
• Perform leaf and snow removal, constructing and maintaining ice rinks.
• Perform minor fence repair, picnic table painting and special projects.
• Willingly work over and above required daily hours when necessary.
• Operate motor equipment as needed or required.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assist with special events.
• Assist with athletic field preparation.
• Assist with building maintenance.

Benefits

• District Incentives
• Paid Training
• Discounts for Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED