Park Specialist- Parks Maintenance

About the Role

The Park Specialist-Parks Maintenance position is responsible for assisting with the daily management of park maintenance operations for all 38 parks and facilities. In addition, the position will provide maintenance or special assistance to other park district departments throughout the year.

Essential Duties

• Communicate operation specifics to the Parks Maintenance Manager
• Complete assigned projects
• Attend staff meetings, safety and educational trainings
• Implement customer service procedures as applicable to the position's operation
• Provide productive and efficient labor to any crew assigned for the day by implementing an effective daily work schedule to efficiently complete park and facility maintenance operations
• Implement park capital equipment repairs, replacements, and improvements
• Operate heavy machinery including tractors, high lift truck, backhoe, and loader
• Operate various power tools including chainsaws
• Assist with approved District-wide turf maintenance system
• Assist with approved District-wide herbicide application maintenance system
• Assist with approved District-wide trash collection
• Assist with approved District-wide tree maintenance program
• Assist with the District-wide snow and ice removal maintenance system
• Adhere to safety and risk management procedures as applicable to the position's operations

Qualifications

Minimum requirements for this position include a high school diploma or GED, associate's degree preferred, with a minimum of one year full time experience in the field. Certifications in parks maintenance or related areas are desirable, specifically ISA Certified Arborist.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain an Illinois Pesticide Operator License within 90 days after employment
• Ability to obtain an Illinois Secretary of State Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement within 90 days after employment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical/dental/vision plan
• Life insurance
• IMRF pension
• Facility benefit including free use of the Fitness Center, Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center, and Foxford Hills Golf Club
• Program benefit with access to no cost or reduced cost District programs
• Work-life balance flexibility
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential counseling services at no additional charge
• Vacation, PTO, paid holidays, and safety days

A detailed job description is available upon request.