District Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in horticulture, park or recreation management, or a related field; or an associate degree in one of these fields and at least two years of park or grounds maintenance experience. Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• Some experience operating tractors, irrigation systems, mowing equipment, and machinery used in grounds maintenance.
• Basic understanding of horticulture and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to supervise seasonal employees.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public and emergency situations, and to work harmoniously with other Park District employees.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must obtain a valid Illinois State driver’s license.
• Must obtain a valid operator’s pesticide spray license.
• Must wear a clean Park District-designated uniform daily.
• Must demonstrate reliability, initiative, courtesy, professionalism, respect, accountability, innovation, adherence to safety procedures, and equitable treatment of internal and external customers.
• Ability to reach, walk, pull, kneel, squat, and bend at the knees and waist; operate power machinery; balance on ladders and uneven surfaces; climb ladders and stairs; apply pesticides safely; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Park operations experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Mow and maintain turf grass, apply pesticides, prepare and maintain planting beds, and perform other landscape maintenance in the parks.
• Keep grounds and structures free of graffiti, litter, and debris.
• Report vandalism promptly to the Small Parks Manager or supervisor in charge, inspect parks for vandalism, and make minor repairs.
• Maintain athletic fields, sand volleyball and tennis courts, and other small-park facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Program, adjust, and make minor repairs to irrigation systems.
• Assist the Park Manager with supervision of workmen assigned to the parks and maintain time, attendance, and other requested records.
• Work with other Parks Division maintenance crews during winter months as needed.
• Direct park maintenance work and crews in the Small Parks Manager’s absence, as instructed.
• Follow applicable safety procedures and support all aspects of the Park District’s safety program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid sick days, vacation days, and holidays.
• Longevity bonus program and wellness program.
• Pension and retirement programs and Social Security participation.
• Health plan.
• Paid life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities for full-time employees and their dependents.