Parks Specialist II TrashWeekends
Parks Specialist II TrashWeekends
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Job Description
WHO WE ARE: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! We are looking for someone to join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused providing customer service excellence working with integrity having fun and fostering belonging! 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 fulltime job opportunity as PARKS SPECIALIST II Trash/Weekends!
WHAT YOULL DO:The position is responsible for performing general park maintenance duties throughout the District with an emphasis on trash removal and litter collection. Additional duties include but are not limited to mowing tree removal athletic field maintenance parking lot repairs and snow removal.
WHAT YOULL BRING:
- High school or trade school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of experience in parks maintenance or athletic field maintenance.
- A State of Illinois Pesticide Operators License required within 6 months of hire
- Illinois Class C drivers license required within 6 months of hire.
WHEN YOULL WORK:
- The schedule for this position is Friday through Tuesday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm with days off falling on Wednesday and Thursday.
WHAT YOULL GET:
- For internal equity and budgetary considerations the anticipated starting pay for this nonexempt position is set at $47216/year.
- This position falls under Pay Grade 2 with a pay range of $45516$63723.
In exchange for your time and talent we offer a generous benefit package including:
- 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 shortterm 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)
* The Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact the Director of Human Resources & Risk at*
For more information about the Elmhurst Park District please visit !!
Additional Legal Statements
Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elmhurst Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed gender color national origin religion age sexual orientation or disability. Elmhurst Park District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and noncertified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.
The district is required by state statute 70 ILCS 1205/823 to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants for all positions including the position for which you have applied. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the district. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration but rather the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
