Under the direction and supervision of the Park Maintenance Crew Leader and responsible to the Park Operations Manager, and the Director of Parks and Planning, the Park Maintenance I crew will undertake and be responsible for the completion of routine and special projects as assigned. He/she shall complete his/her assignments to the best of his/her abilities, offer suggestions to improve job efficiency and quality and keep in mind the best interests of the District and fellow employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Driving
- On and offroad driving/operation of park district trucks of various sizes and license requirements. Snow removal from all designated parking lots, sidewalks, roads, driveways and pedestrian paths.
Landscaping
- Mowing park district turf using walkbehind and riding equipment.
- Turf maintenance fertilizing.
- Turf maintenance seeding, sodding, aerating.
- Weed management including hand, mechanical and chemical control methods.
- Planting trees, shrubs and other landscape material.
- Trimming trees and shrubs using hand tools, power equipment and lift equipment.
- Horticulture and natural areas management including; propagation, seed collection, vegetation removal, controlled burning.
Facilities/Parks
- Measuring out and painting lines on sports fields
- Construction, repair and painting of park and playground equipment.
- Assist in all phases of seasonal facility preparation and closing.
- Removing all garbage and refuse materials from parks and playgrounds.
- Inspect, repair, construct, and clean all park amenities.
Marginal Functions
Driving/Roads
- General asphalt repair: asphalt patching and striping.
- General road repair: gravel road and parking lot maintenance.
- Operation of light and heavy mechanical construction equipment.
Facilities/Parks
- Making and maintaining ice rinks.
- Custodial work, including cleaning of kitchens, locker rooms, toilets and rest room areas.
- Painting and finishing for various indoor and outdoor projects.
Other
- Maintenance of machinery and hand tools.
- Attend seminars and workshops to provide professional growth.
- Customer service; including addressing patron concerns.
- Communicate matters of departmental interest or importance to the Park Operations Manager in a timely manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May provide direction to seasonal and parttime employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training seasonal employees and providing input on their performance appraisals.
Salary Range: $23.72 – $23.72 Hourly
Location: Parks & Golf Maintenance – Highland Park, IL
Status: Full Time
Benefits:
• Medical Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO or PPO)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pension/Benefit Plan (IMRF)
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Eight (8) Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Twelve (12) Paid Sick Days
• Incentivized Wellness Program
• Health & Fitness Membership
• Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
• Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf, Raquet Sports, and Ice Skating.