Parks Specialist II (Mowing)

Elmhurst Park District•Elmhurst, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elmhurst Park District, established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago, provides parks, recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun! We serve residents of the Elmhurst community as well as residents of neighboring towns! Join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, and having fun! We are looking for someone who will help us achieve our vision of becoming a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community. We have an exciting full-time job opportunity as PARKS SPECIALIST II. 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)