Park Specialist III (Mow Crew Leader)

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. Our vision is to become a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community. We are looking for people 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!

We have an exciting full-time job opportunity as PARK SPECIALIST III - Mow Crew Leader.

WHAT YOULL DO:The Mow Crew Leader performs plans directs and supervises all aspects of the Park District mowing operation which includes mowing trimming edging along with spring and fall cleanups. They coordinate the day-to-day duties of 3 full-time mow crew staff and up to 5 seasonal staff.

• The position reports to the Landscape Supervisor and works closely with them on recommendations for mowing operations including schedules routes staffing and equipment needs.
• Other duties include seasonal turf maintenance park inspections tree removals and pruning pesticide applications mulching parking lot repair snow removal trash collection special events and general park maintenance.
  

WHAT YOULL BRING:

• 3-4 years experience in landscape maintenance with increasing supervisory experience and a strong understanding of associated equipment is preferred.
• Small engine diagnostic/repair experience preferred.
• Assertive attitude well organized self-starter and ability to work and supervise independently.
• A State of Illinois Pesticide Operators License and Class C drivers license are required within 6 months of hire.

WHEN YOULL WORK:
Workweek is Monday Friday and hours are 6:30am - 3:00pm with additional hours for snow removal and special events.

WHAT YOULL GET:

This position is classified under Pay Grade 4 with a salary range of $52600-$73639. For internal equity and budgetary considerations the anticipated starting pay for this role is set at $52600/year DOE.

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 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)

* 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 Division Manager - 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 non-certified 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 1205/8-23) 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:

Junior IC