Parks Specialist II (Mowing)
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Job Location:
Elmhurst, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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! 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.
WHAT YOULL DO: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
WHAT YOULL BRING:
- High school or trade school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of experience in parks maintenance or similar field
- A State of Illinois Pesticide Operators License and Class C drivers license are required within 6 months of hire.
WHEN YOULL WORK:
- Monday through Friday from 6:30am-3:00pm with overtime for emergencies special events and snow removal.
WHAT YOULL GET:
- For internal equity and budgetary considerations the anticipated starting pay for this non-exempt role is set at $45516/year.
- This position is classified under Pay Grade 2 with a salary range of $45516 to $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 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
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
