Serviceman

Cook County•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Serviceman performs skilled manual work and uses hand and mechanical tools and equipment to maintain, repair, construct, and service Forest Preserve District of Cook County grounds and properties. The role operates and maintains a range of light and heavy vehicles and mechanized equipment, transports vehicles and equipment, and provides instruction and direction to others as needed. Positions are located at various places in Cook County. This is a full-time Local 700 union position. Work includes operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment; repairing pavement and trails; cutting grass and trimming trees and brush; removing snow and ice; installing signs, posts, and fencing; assisting with wildfire suppression; maintaining recreational facilities; helping visitors and volunteers; removing graffiti and illegal dumping; supporting landscaping and turf work; transporting supplies and equipment; performing minor welding and janitorial work; maintaining equipment, job sites, inventories, work logs, and fleet and facility records; and assisting with resource dispatch.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher.
At least four years of full-time professional work experience in landscape, construction, pavement or sewer repair, and/or fleet operations.
Valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with an Air Brake endorsement.
Skill in the safe and effective use of a wide variety of tools and equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and represent the District professionally.
Ability to perform specialized maintenance and diagnose and repair motorized vehicles and equipment.
Proficiency in the proper use and application of fuels, electric or battery charging, propane, and fleet fluids.
Must maintain required certifications and licenses and obtain additional certifications and licenses deemed appropriate by the District, including First Aid/CPR and Defensive Driving.
Skill in operating vehicles and equipment required for the position.
Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and explain and demonstrate methods and techniques to others.
Ability to learn and apply new methods and techniques for servicing and operating equipment.
Ability to lead or direct others.
Ability to maintain written or electronic files and records.
Ability to learn new application techniques in lawn care and forestry.
Ability to perform manual labor and transport vehicles and equipment.
Skill in using and applying chemicals used to maintain District property.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors, including exposure to natural elements, inclement weather, hazardous plants, and animals.
Ability to perform physical exertion, including climbing, lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving objects of moderate to heavy weight.
May be required to work temporarily at various locations and on various shifts to facilitate District operations.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience driving trucks with trailers, garbage trucks, and/or plow vehicles; or a valid chainsaw Feller I certification; or a valid Illinois Pesticide Operators License; or at least one season of work experience with the Forest Preserves of Cook County and departure in good standing; or at least one season of work experience as a Conservation Corps Crew member; or work experience with FPCC partners, Cook County, the City of Chicago, the Chicago Park District, the State of Illinois, or the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.

Responsibilities

Operate and perform maintenance on vehicles, small mechanized equipment, heavy equipment, and other assigned equipment.
Repair potholes, broken asphalt and concrete, trails, walkways, and culverts using appropriate materials and equipment.
Cut grass and trim brush and trees using tractors, mowers, trimmers, saws, and related equipment.
Perform snow removal and de-icing at District facilities and other areas as needed.
Install and remove signs, posts, and fencing.
Perform trail maintenance, including pavement and culvert repairs, branch and tree removal, mowing, trimming, and debris removal.
Assist in suppressing wildfires using water packs, pumper trucks, and hand tools.
Provide maintenance and customer service at recreational facilities and assist or give direction to visitors and volunteers.
Remove graffiti from District property using cleaning equipment and products or paint.
Assist with installing plant beds and repairing turf using landscaping equipment.
Remove garbage and illegal dumping from District property and adjacent roadsides.
Transport and deliver supplies, furniture, event equipment, fleet vehicles, and equipment using trucks and trailers.
Perform manual labor using hand or power tools and perform minor welding repairs on equipment.
Instruct or direct others in team projects and demonstrate safe and effective equipment use.
Build, repair, transport, and place picnic tables.
Perform janitorial and other housekeeping duties as assigned.
Maintain and care for equipment, job sites, and other areas.
Assist with painting and deploying garbage receptacles.
Prepare and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment inventories in written or electronic form.
Assist with dispatching resources and daily or seasonal inspections of assigned fleet and facilities; create work orders using NetFacilities.
Maintain work log records manually or electronically and use judgment and discretion to solve problems.