Parks Specialist II (Mowing)
About The Position
In this role you will play an important part in maintaining, repairing and renovating District grounds, growing facilities, trails, athletic fields, and facilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide proper turf care including mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing, aerating, seeding, irrigating, and seasonal cleanup Provide snow and ice removal from parking lots, sidewalks, and pathways Provide proper tree and shrub care including planting, watering, pruning, mulching, removal, and chipping Apply pesticides for weed control Empty trash receptacles and collect litter Provide general park and facility maintenance and repairs as needed (cleanups, custodial, installations, etc.) Maintain walks, lots, and trail surfaces Assist with athletic field maintenance Perform and/or report the need for preventative maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of equipment and rolling stock Keep all tools and equipment clean, properly stored and in working order Train and supervise seasonal staff
Requirements
- High school or trade school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of experience in parks maintenance or similar field
- A State of Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License and Class “C” driver’s license are required within 6 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide proper turf care including mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing, aerating, seeding, irrigating, and seasonal cleanup
- Provide snow and ice removal from parking lots, sidewalks, and pathways
- Provide proper tree and shrub care including planting, watering, pruning, mulching, removal, and chipping
- Apply pesticides for weed control
- Empty trash receptacles and collect litter
- Provide general park and facility maintenance and repairs as needed (cleanups, custodial, installations, etc.)
- Maintain walks, lots, and trail surfaces
- Assist with athletic field maintenance
- Perform and/or report the need for preventative maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of equipment and rolling stock
- Keep all tools and equipment clean, properly stored and in working order
- Train and supervise seasonal staff
Benefits
- Defined contribution medical insurance plan (5 plan options)
- Dental insurance plan
- Vision insurance plan
- District paid life insurance
- Participation in IMRF (retirement, disability, death benefits)
- Vacation days, personal days, sick leave and 9 paid holidays!
- Sick bank leave, paid parental leave and paid bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Two deferred compensation programs (VOYA & Nationwide)
- Voluntary Supplemental insurance coverage for short-term disability, accident, hospitalization
- Flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care
- Free family Courts Plus Membership and Pool Passes!
- Free/discounted District programs, merchandise and concessions
- Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
- Professional organizational membership
- Values Recognition Program
- Service Awards Program
- Employee social activities
- Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
