Facilities Specialist II

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 FACILITIES SPECIALIST II! Our Facilities Specialist team plays an important role in maintaining safe and clean District facilities!

WHAT YOULL DO: As Facilities Specialist II youll maintain repair renovate and construct parks buildings and facilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage update and maintain departmental software application.
• Operate District vehicles safely.
• Identify and notify supervisor of hazardous/suspicious activities and damage in the parks.
• Provide snow and ice removal from parking lots sidewalks and pathways.
• Perform maintenance painting carpentry and general repairs to District buildings and pools.
• Maintain park playground and facility cleanliness as assigned.
• Assist with opening and shut down of pools and the Hub sprayground mini golf and batting cages.
• Perform basic electrical repairs replace fixtures and change lights switches and receptacles.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs on faucets toilets & urinals.
• Perform general site inspections complete repairs and generate work orders if necessary.
• Inspect maintain and repair play area components.
• Perform District audits on new playground and update audit forms as needed.
• Perform District 205 low frequency playground inspections.
• Maintain condition security and use of tools materials and equipment.
• Maintain play area supply inventory.

WHAT YOULL BRING:

• High school or trade school diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience in facility maintenance
• Valid Illinois Class C Drivers License
• Must have Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CSPI) or ability to obtain CPSI certification within 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge of facility maintenance practices and understanding of building trades
  
• Ability to operate a variety of power tools and heavy equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements

WHEN YOULL WORK: Monday-Friday from 6:30am to 3:00pm (40-hours/week). Some weekends pending on business needs.

WHAT YOULL GET: For internal equity and budgetary considerations the anticipated starting pay for this non-exempt position is $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:

Senior IC