Maintenance 3 – Clarence Hicks Sports Complex

Clarence Hicks Sports Complex (CHSC) Facility Maintenance helps keep parks and facilities safe, clean, and welcoming for the community. This hands-on role handles landscaping, cleaning, routine maintenance, and minor repairs; operates equipment; sets up for events; oversees shelter rentals; and supports seasonal staff. The position also serves as Manager on Duty when needed, assists with projects, and delivers excellent customer service.

About the Rockford Park District

The Rockford Park District is committed to being the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens it serves. Its mission is to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system. The District aligns all resources to achieve its vision, mission, and priorities through strategic planning, operational excellence, and leadership by shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship-oriented, results-driven, service-oriented, respectful, and innovative.

The District fosters a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring an inviting, equitable, and accessible environment for all team members, partners, and community members. Success is sustained through long-term, positive relationships with stakeholders and team members, working together as one team toward shared goals.

Responsibilities

Leadership by Values

• Support and ensure a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the Rockford Park District.
• Establish and maintain a high level of citizen confidence.
• Demonstrate the principles of One Team, One Goal in daily interactions with staff and guests.

Operational Excellence

• Complete daily work orders safely, efficiently, and to required standards.
• Open and close the stadium complex according to procedures.
• Coordinate field preparation for practices, games, tournaments, and meets.
• Provide on-site oversight of maintenance operations during games, meets, and tournaments.
• Oversee complex readiness for large-scale events.
• Manage event setup, including barricades, signage, and field access control.
• Assist with planning and execution of complex improvement projects.
• Support scoreboard and stadium lighting checks (if applicable).
• Deliver excellent customer service to patrons, coaches, officials, leagues, and guests.
• Serve as facility representative during events and tournaments.
• Respond to community concerns related to field conditions or facility operations.
• Provide assistance during events and address spectator or participant needs.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and game-day experience.
• Manage public use of park and stadium areas professionally and proactively.
• Oversee shelter rentals, including setup, cleanup, and support.

Maintenance

• Monitor and maintain synthetic turf fields (grooming, brushing, debris removal, seam inspection, infill checks).
• Inspect and maintain natural grass fields (condition monitoring, minor repairs).
• Line and mark football and practice fields per event requirements.
• Inspect and maintain track surfaces, including cleaning and minor repairs.
• Maintain football goals, netting, benches, and field equipment.
• Inspect and maintain bleachers, fencing, gates, restrooms, and press box areas.
• Paint facility items such as picnic tables, trash cans, and shelters as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain irrigation and turf watering schedules.

Teamwork

• Act as Manager on Duty during assigned shifts or events.
• Provide day-to-day direction to seasonal staff assigned to the complex.
• Support training, supervision, and performance management of seasonal staff.
• Monitor quality standards for field preparation and event setup.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on seasonal staff performance.
• Assist with tracking time and attendance of seasonal employees.

Compliance

• Safely operate Park District vehicles, tractors, mowers, and hand/power tools.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of spectator areas and athletic surfaces.
• Follow weather monitoring and lightning safety procedures during events.
• Complete incident reports and required documentation.
• Use the Park District’s HRIS system to clock in/out and complete HR and payroll-related tasks accurately.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience; supervisory experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide knowledgeable, respectful, and efficient customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow direction from supervisors while working collaboratively as a team member.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills across a variety of situations.
• Knowledge of synthetic and natural turf maintenance practices.
• Ability to safely operate commercial landscaping and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to assess field conditions and make sound operational decisions.
• Skill in supervising and directing seasonal staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required (may be obtained through the Rockford Park District).

Physical Requirements

• Very Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to perform moderately physically intensive tasks, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, repetitive motions, and substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• This is a physically active position requiring stamina.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to dirt, noise, and temperature and weather extremes.
• Work pace and pressure may increase during large events and crowds.
• May be exposed to hazardous vegetation (e.g., poison ivy) and insect bites while outdoors.
• May work under stressful conditions, including situations involving participants, staff conflicts, and dissatisfied customers.

Pay

$19/hour (Part-time, 0.94 FTE).

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Health Insurance: Choose from three PPO Plans administered by BlueCross/BlueShield of Illinois, including a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with an option for a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dental Insurance: Coverage through BlueCross/BlueShield, with a $2,000 individual annual maximum.
• Vision Insurance: Provided by EyeMed, offering discounts on frames, lenses, and other vision services.
• Wellness Program: Empower Health Services offers wellness challenges and health resources.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and support for personal and work-related challenges through SupportLinc.

Financial Security

• Retirement Plans: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension with voluntary additional contributions and optional 457(b) deferred compensation.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life and AD&D (2x salary, up to $300K) plus optional voluntary coverage.
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurances: Provides financial support for out-of-pocket costs for covered critical illnesses and optional accident insurance.
• Tax-Free Accounts: HSA (with HDHP) and FSA for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Employee Crisis Fund: Financial assistance of up to $2,500 for unforeseen emergencies (e.g., medical crises, loss of primary residence, family tragedy). Repayments are made through bi-weekly payroll deductions with flexible terms.

Paid Time Off

• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal days, bereavement, and various leave programs.

Additional Perks

• Employee Participation Program: Use for District programs or passes, including Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, Golf Membership, or up to $400 on a card for Park District facilities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Local partner discounts, safety shoe reimbursement, and more.
• Unique Benefits: Legal, identity theft, and pet insurance options.