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$20.00 - $23.00/hour DOQ
ABOUT US
The Bartlett Park District is a local government agency that provides 610 acres of beautiful parks and outstanding recreational opportunities for the residents of Bartlett, Illinois and surrounding neighbors. Major facilities of this Distinguished Accredited Agency and two-time National Gold Medal Finalist includes 44 parks, a community center, indoor and outdoor aquatic centers, a 9-hole golf course and an 18-hole golf course, banquet and reception facility, ski hill, athletic field complex, nature center, gymnasium, and more.
JOB SUMMARY FOR HORTICULTURE & GROUNDS:
JOB SUMMARY FOR HORTICULTURE & GROUNDS:
The Maintenance Level II- employee will possess the necessary and relative knowledge to be sufficiently skilled to perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks without supervision. Must be able to supervise part-time staff and some full-time staff. This is an at-will position.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Horticulture
- Landscape – installation and maintenance of trees, shrubs, & landscape beds. Apply fertilizers & herbicides as required
- Native Areas – maintenance of prairies, woodlands, wetlands and trails
- Ponds – maintain shorelines and aquatic vegetation
- Irrigation – maintenance & repair of irrigation systems
- Tree work – installation, removal and pruning as required
Grounds
- Asphalt work-maintain all Park District parking lots/fries including asphalt repairs, car stops, litter and sweeping
- Signage-install and maintain Park District signage
- Fencing-install and maintain Park District fencing
- Drainage-installation and maintenance of above and below ground drainage
- Snow Removal-remove snow from parking lots, sidewalks, and pathways throughout the
- Park District as required
General
- Ability to operate tractors, skid loaders, trucks, mowers, and various hand tools including chainsaws. Be responsible for proper adjustments of equipment to accomplish tasks as required
- Mowing and trimming using tractors, hand mowers and trimmers
- Assist with special event set-up, operation and clean-up as required
- Light construction – carpentry, concrete and plumbing
- Removal of garbage and litter from park areas
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a park maintenance or related field
- Must be able to obtain an Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License and have prior experience in parks maintenance
- Must have knowledge of native plant material and native area maintenance preferred
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to provide own transportation
SCHEDULE & PAY
This is a Full-Time, FLSA Non-Exempt position. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00AM – 3:30PM (40 hours per week with nights and weekends as needed, including an on-call schedule). Hiring Range is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, DOQ.
BENEFITS OFFERED
In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package (including but not limited to):
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance (basic and voluntary)
- Pension plan (IMRF), 457 Nationwide plan, and Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
- Paid holidays and vacation, sick, personal, and floating holiday time, and facility discounts & usage benefits
Interested applicants: Please apply online for your preferred position: Employment - Bartlett Park District (bartlettparks.org).
Deadline to apply is May 10, 2024. Bartlett Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Bartlett Park District
Contact
Catalina Rodelo crodelo@bartlettparks.orgClosing Date
May 10, 2024$45,000 - $55,000
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent of Recreation, the Community Relations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the Recreation Department, including registration, rentals, facility scheduling, and customer service. Leading a team, this role manages staff and volunteers, coordinates special events, and fosters community outreach efforts. With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Supervisor ensures efficient operations, maintains positive relationships with patrons, community partners, and staff and upholds safety standards, embodying a commitment to providing exceptional programs and services to the community.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, tourism, public policy, or related field; experience in using RecTrac 3.1, customer service, events and community outreach. One year or more of office management experience in a customer service setting, with thorough cash handling experience is preferred. Certification in CPR, AED & First Aid within 6 months of employment.
SCHEDULE & PAY
This is a Full-Time, FLSA Exempt, at-will position. Hours are Monday-Friday, Days (with nights and weekends as needed, including on-call schedule).
BENEFITS OFFERED
In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package (including but not limited to):
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance (basic and voluntary)
- Pension plan (IMRF and IMRF voluntary)
- Paid holidays and vacation, sick, personal, free memberships, free and discounted programs and facility discounts & usage benefits
Hanover Park Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hanover Park Park District
Contact
Edie Runnion 630-468-1448 e.runnion@hpparks.orgClosing Date
Open Until FilledStarting at 24.99 per hour DOQ
Apply at Streamwood Park District website
https://www.applitrack.com/streamwood/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Parks+Maintenance&AppliTrackJobId=308&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1
https://www.applitrack.com/streamwood/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Parks+Maintenance&AppliTrackJobId=308&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1
Job Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Parks Manager, the Horticulture Supervisor is responsible for supervising and leading part-time and seasonal staff, and performing a variety of horticulture, forestry, park maintenance, and recreation support activities. This is a hands-on position with a majority of time to be spent working in the field. The Horticulture Supervisor is on-call as needed, with overtime, nights and weekends required as-needed. This is an at-will position.
This position requires background checks, Driver Extract and Pre-Employment Physical and Drug Screening.
Qualifications/Education
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Preference given to candidates with an Associate’s Degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, Urban Forestry or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preference given to candidates with Certified Arborist credentials.
- Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
- Must possess a valid State of Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License or must have the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hiring. The District will pay for training and testing costs.
- Must be CPR and AED certified within six (6) months of hiring. The District will pay for training and testing costs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Employee is responsible for hiring and supervising part-time and seasonal staff by communicating job expectations, job training, coaching duties and responsibilities, performance evaluation, recognition and discipline.
- Employee must demonstrate, lead and support the Park District’s mission statement, vision and core values.
- Employee must establish, support and maintain collaborative efforts with internal and external customers and organizations.
- Employee must organize, prioritize and direct multiple projects, labor and equipment needs.
- Employee must document labor hours and materials used on work orders to specific job requirements.
- Employee must assist in managing overall work plan of park maintenance.
- Employee must apply herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to destroy undesirable growth and pests, while following all local, state, and federal safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Employee must perform ornamental horticulture maintenance which includes, but is not limited to, planting trees, watering, fertilization and other duties as needed.
- Employee is responsible for the design, planting, and maintenance of flowerbeds, shrubs and plantings.
- Employee must maintain grounds through litter pickup, recycling and other activities.
- Employee must maintain a clean work environment, including areas assigned to the Horticulture department as well as shared spaces.
- Employee is responsible for the operation and preventative maintenance of Park District vehicles, tractors, grounds equipment and implements and ensuring it is performed and reported. The maintenance may include, but is not limited to washing, checking fluids and any other maintenance as needed.
- Employee is responsible for inventory, preventative maintenance, and repair requests for all equipment and vehicles assigned to the Horticulture department.
- Employee is responsible for inventories and keeping updates for the plant material in all parks as to location, type, size and health.
- Employee must be skilled in landscape maintenance and arboriculture, and perform, train, and supervise tree removal, tree pruning, stump removal, tree chipping, tree risk assessments, and other tasks as assigned.
- Employee must develop a landscape budget and review and approve landscape invoices.
- Employee must design, select, budget, propose, and procure all planting material throughout the District based on each park’s unique needs.
- Employee must work with and oversee contracted maintenance for items that are not performed in-house, including work pertaining to trees, landscaping, ponds, and construction.
- Employee must operate snow removal equipment on District roads, parking lots and common sidewalks. Snow removal schedules vary, but often include required early morning, late night, and weekend shifts.
- Employee must maintain a pro-active approach to safety and risk management and perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Streamwood Park District’s safety program and manual.
- Employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Employee must perform all other duties as assigned.
Secondary Duties & Responsibilities
- Employee is responsible for supervising part-time and seasonal employees for other duties including, but not limited to recreation programs and special events as needed.
- Employee must be able to attend workshops and seminars pertaining to employee’s position, as needed, for new ideas, developments and techniques.
- Employee must maintain the trails and bridges, which includes, but is not limited to debris removal, grading, sealcoating, crack-filling, repair, and renovation.
- Employee is responsible for, but not limited to, managing the safety and cleanliness of property and equipment by identifying, repairing and inspecting park facilities, equipment and property for wear, damage, vandalism, etc.
- Employee must uphold defined park standards, including accountability for specifically assigned Tier 1 and Tier 2 sites
- Employee must clean and maintain any and all park pavilions, restrooms and other assigned buildings.
- Employee must arrange facilities for recreation programs and special events as needed.
- Employee may be required to work special events on nights and on weekends.
Cognitive Considerations
- Employee must be able to follow directions and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
- Employee must have the ability to read and understand materials, such as complex service manuals, wiring diagrams and maintenance and operating manuals printed in English.
- Employee must be able to make decisions objectively based on customer service and fiscal constraint.
- Employee is responsible for keeping organized records and reports.
Environmental & Physical Demands
- Employee may be required to work both inside and outside during various environmental conditions, such as, but not limited to rain and mud, extremely hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust, fumes, dirt, and noise, insect bites, and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
- Employee must operate and handle assigned equipment which may include, but is not limited to tractors, heavy equipment, trucks and automotive equipment.
- Employee must have the physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site and be able to perform moderate manual tasks (a thorough pre-employment physical examination will be required after conditional job offer.)
- Employee may perform duties which include, but are not limited to prolonged lifting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing for extended periods of time.
Psychological Considerations
- Employee must be able to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the Parks Manager.
- Employee must have the ability to delegate work, where appropriate, in order to accomplish work most effectively.
- Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work.
- Employee must be able to work in a team atmosphere, while promoting the Park District’s mission statement, vision and core values.
- Employee must have the ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.
- Employee must have the ability to recognize priorities and meet deadlines.
- Employee must have the ability to receive constructive criticism and/or supervision.
- Employee must have the ability to be flexible and adaptable to new situations.
- Employee must possess enthusiasm and drive with a desire to accomplish goals and objectives.
Benefits
- Health Insurance Coverage - Medical, Dental, Hearing and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance 2x Salary - Paid by Employer
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) eligible
- Annual PTO: 10 Vacation Days, 3 Floating Holidays, 3 Personal Days, 12 Sick Days
- Other benefits including Park Place Fitness Center or Aquatics Membership
- Discount on Facility Rentals
Apply at Streamwood Park District website
https://www.applitrack.com/streamwood/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Parks+Maintenance&AppliTrackJobId=308&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1
The Streamwood Park District is an equal opportunity employer.
Interviewing and hiring now!
Interviewing and hiring now!
Streamwood Park District
Contact
Ian Pickett ipickett@spdcares.comClosing Date
Open Until Filled$22.75
Schedule:
Tuesday-Friday 1:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm
Tuesday-Friday 1:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm
Start Date:
Immediate
Immediate
Job Type:
Full time
Full time
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Dental, Insurance, Vision, IMRF, Sick time, Personal time, Vacation time
Health Insurance, Dental, Insurance, Vision, IMRF, Sick time, Personal time, Vacation time
Free Fitness Center membership, free Centennial Beach membership, discount on golf rounds at Springbrook & Naperbrook Golf Course. Free or reduced rate on programs. Referral bonus.
Overview:
Under the direct supervision of the Customer Service Manager, the Customer Service Specialist provides and models excellent customer service standards as well as performs a variety of technical, clerical, administrative, and customer service functions relating to program registration, membership sales, facility rentals, program communication, and facility service-desk duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as point of contact in absence of the Customer Service Manager.
- Provide feedback regarding the performance of Customer Service Associate I and Customer Service Associate II staff to the manager.
- Identify, coordinate and provide ongoing staff training and development opportunities with the Customer Service Manager for Customer Service Associate I and Customer Service Associate II staff.
- When at the customer service desk at all locations, cultivate and maintain a culture that emphasizes customer service excellence.
- Assist customers on the phone, in person, and in written form with all processes and questions providing an exceptional customer service experience and promoting Park District services and facilities.
- Assist customers with and complete all necessary phases of activity registration, facility booking, membership sales and point of sale transactions.
- Respond to internal customer inquiries and requests for information. Maintain open communication with all District staff members.
- Successfully balance receipts, reconcile transactions and prepare daily bank deposits.
- Inform participants of waitlist availability, class cancellations or changes via phone and email.
- Assist customers with facility rentals and process application permits according to District, department and General Use Ordinance procedures.
- Coordinate and administer the rental program, open gym program and memberships.
- Assist with administering the fee assistance program, monitoring email, Community Event Sign scheduling, inclusion aide requests,
customer surveys and special events. - Ensure confidential use of customer information, including credit card transactions and household account information.
- Develop and demonstrate expertise with all software packages, processes and procedures necessary for daily department operations. Successfully operate multiple computer software packages simultaneously in order to assist customers.
- Comply with District financial policies. Monitor and report office supply needs with the Customer Service Manager.
- Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with residents, customers, vendors, community partners and co-workers.
- Act as a resource agent for community by taking initiative to seek and share information.
- Follow and model compliance with all District, State, Federal and departmental safety and risk management, personnel, administrative policies and procedures, ordinances and regulations.
- Maintain a proactive approach to safety and risk management. Report all accidents, incidents and unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with scheduling staff to ensure an adequate level of departmental coverage.
- Assist with screening, interviewing and selecting staff as well as developing the orientation process, training materials and evaluation criteria.
- Assist in developing, communicating, and maintaining customer service standards.
- Assist in the development and implementation of department processes and procedures. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and formulate recommendations to improve services and department effectiveness.
- Assist with the supervision of the Fort Hill Activity Center operations while scheduled at the facility.
- Respond to all customer comments and inquiries in a timely fashion.
- Respond appropriately to safety and emergency situations.
- Formulate and recommend policies and programs that guide the district in maintaining and improving its image, competitive position, service levels and profitability.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Extensive customer service and public relations skills.
- Knowledge of training development and delivery methods.
- Ability to professionally attend to the needs of customers. Address complaints and problem solve as needed.
- Capacity to make decisions objectively based on customer service and fiscal constraint.
- Handle confidential situations in a professional manner.
- Ability to work with a diverse population and large spectrum of demographics.
- Ability to organize, gather and retain a large volume of information for use in assisting internal and external customers.
- Acquire excellent knowledge of all internal departments.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Display initiative and independent thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills - data entry, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), registration software and Internet.
- Ability to multi-task and be an effective team member in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma. Some advanced education preferred. Minimum two (2) years customer service experience in recreation, hospitality, or related field.
- Experience with operating point of sale transactions.
- Previous experience with recreation registration software preferred.
- Valid Driver’s license and the ability to arrive to work at any customer service desk in multiple facilities on time and to change facilities throughout the day on occasion.
- Must attend all required park district trainings and understand the concepts presented as they apply to the responsibilities of the position.
Special Considerations:
- Subject to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
- Subject to work at and travel to any of the park district customer service locations.
- Subject to inside environmental conditions.
- Sustained posture in a seated or standing position for prolonged periods of time.
- Continuous exposure to computer screens.
- Frequent operation of various office equipment.
- Occasionally lift, carry and move light weight objects (up to 20 lbs.).
- Face to face interactions with internal and external customers and co-workers are essential for this position. It is expected that this position report to their workspace/office as scheduled. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis for this position to work remotely for a short period of time on a temporary basis.
Naperville Park District
Contact
Closing Date
Open Until Filled$25-$28/hour DOQ
The Administrative Assistant is a part-time position (20-24 hours per week) and is an important part of the success of the association and maintaining the brand and reputation throughout the state of Illinois. Tasks may include office management, preparing minutes, coordinating contracts, assisting with projects from start to finish, correspondence, scheduling, travel/logistical planning, maintaining files, distributing mail, and more. Perform a wide range of administrative and office support activities to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization.
Reports To: Executive Director
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Customer Service
- Serve as main point of contact for phone calls, answering questions whenever possible and transferring calls as appropriate.
- Be familiar with all IPRA programs and offerings.
Office Management
- Maintain office supply inventories.
- Distribute incoming mail for all staff and coordinate outgoing mail.
- Coordinate maintenance of office equipment.
- Inventory and track storage inventory, utilizing the IPRA Paper Retention Policy.
- Communicate with the building management and facility contracts related to building cleanliness, comfort, safety, or security of leased office space.
Support for Executive Director/Staff
- Assist Executive Director with administrative duties as requested.
- Compile statistical information for Executive Director as requested.
- Attend and engage in staff meetings.
- Schedule and coordinate travel arrangements for Executive Director as requested.
- Schedule appointments and use calendar invitations for committee meetings considering schedules for a group of people.
- Book space at the facility and outside facilities for all meetings, in partnership with the Meetings Manager.
- Draft correspondence, and draft/maintain progress reports as requested.
- Assist Executive Director in preparing for Board meetings.
- Performs clerical tasks: sorting, filing, collating, name badges and mailing.
- Support other staff members on projects as needed.
- Collaborate with the Communications & Marketing Director on the job board, both approving posts as needed and answering member calls/emails. Take the lead on sending job board emails to members as appropriate.
- Occasionally take photographs at events and remind other staff to take photographs then follow up with them to get the photos back; maintain a file of the photos for marketing use.
Board Support
- Maintain contact information for all board members.
- Attend at all Board meetings, taking the official minutes of the Board meetings.
- Assist Executive Director and Community Engagement Manager with election process, including scheduling meetings, candidate interviews, correspondence, etc.
- Assist Executive Director with the Annual Business Meeting details prior to and on-site.
- Assist Executive Director and Meetings Manager with the annual Board Orientation and Planning Retreats (venue, food, other logistics).
- Contract/arrange for hotel rooms for board meetings, meeting space, travel, etc.
- Arrange travel support for Chair to attend Parks Day at the State Capitol, IPRA Conference, and NRPA Conference as needed.
- Assist in committee structure issues (call for volunteers, welcome letters, etc.) as directed.
Foundation Board Support
- Maintain the master donor list.
- Maintain contact information for all board members.
- Prepare meeting schedules for the year.
- Attendance at all Board meetings, taking the official minutes of the Board meetings.
- Maintain lists of foundation board/committee rosters. Keep information up to date. Create outlook distribution email lists for other staff to utilize- keep these up to date.
- Collaborate with Executive Director and volunteers on fundraising efforts.
- Support the Communications & Marketing Director and volunteers as needed in planning the silent auction.
- Support the volunteers on the scholarship application/review/approval process.
- Maintain lists with the Finance Director of scholarship recipients annually.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- Prefer at least four years of administrative experience.
- Experience working for a non-profit organization or association preferred.
- Willingness to work occasionally outside of business hours.
- Ability to travel for short business trips within Illinois.
Skills
- Highly organized and customer-service oriented.
- Write professionally and accurately, with attention to detail and audience.
- Trustworthy with highly confidential information.
- Maintain professional demeanor/maintain high level of visibility with IPRA and IPRF Boards.
- Accountable for completing tasks as assigned.
- Positive attitude and support our mission.
- Self-directed and work with limited supervision.
- Experienced multi-tasker who can prioritize work under demands of short timelines.
- Proficient with Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom.
- Return all calls and emails within 24 hours (1 business day).
- Ability to work with a variety of people, think critically and solve problems.
- Ability to grasp the big-picture consequences of individual decisions is essential.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Visual work will be conducted on a computer monitor and use of keyboard with keyboard strokes.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet with some outside noise distractions.
Other
- Attend and stay overnight at the Annual Conference for 5 nights in January - providing support for the onsite team.
- Attend and may include overnight stays at Board meetings or special events.
- May be called upon to assist with special projects and assume responsibility for the development, administration, and promotion of specific projects, as required.
- Assist in awards process, ordering plaques, coordinating attendance, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Hours for this position are Tuesday through Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, working on site at the staff office.
- Pursue ongoing professional development opportunities, collaborating with the Executive Director to ensure costs are within budget.
