Do you love to work in a great community? Then the Woodridge Park District located in Woodridge, Illinois is for you! We have an opening for a full-time Landscape Specialist for our Planning, Development & Natural Resources department. As a five time Illinois Distinguished & Accredited Agency Award recipient, the Woodridge Park District serves approximately 35,500 residents with over 690 acres of parks and sites offering over 1,000 programs each year. A person in this role is responsible for landscape management practices for all landscape plant material on park district managed properties.

Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following: care, maintain, and culture all plant material (annual & perennial plants, ground covers, ornamental grasses, shrubs, trees, lawns/turf) to include but not limited to: plant removal, plant installation, transplanting, pruning, cutting, mulching, aerating, weeding, seeding, sodding, edging, trimming, watering, mowing, application of fertilizers, pesticides, & herbicides as needed, and turf & prairie/native seeding; identify problems or failures of existing landscape installations, propose and implement solutions for issues identified; create planting schedules/plans with cost estimates; obtain proposals and seek availability for plant material & landscape equipment purchases and complete purchasing process when approved; accept delivery of plant orders to include counting quantities and determining acceptable quality of material upon delivery, rejecting material not meeting quality standards for installation; coordinate delivery, installation and maintenance to ensure viability of landscape plantings; assist with supervising contracted plant material/landscape installation projects and administer plant/weed maintenance 3rd party contracts; follow and maintain planned landscape designs and report back to Superintendent of Planning & Development any problem areas; assist Superintendent of Planning & Development with bed/landscape design and assist in creating landscape management plans; gather & remove litter, debris, leaves, branches, dead plant material, etc. as assigned; report any hazards observed to manager to comply with district-wide safety initiatives; inspect and clean debris from storm water management structures (e.g. grates, catch basins, etc.); assist Natural Resource Manager with management of natural area vegetation, (wetlands, prairie, woodland understory) and assist with prescribed burns of natural vegetation; participate in assigned department wide responsibilities including: rotational weekday and weekend snow team clearing activities, rotational on-call weekend responsibilities, special event support, and other duties as assigned when needs arise, sometimes shifting to the parks division of Parks, Planning & Development Department. A full job description is available upon request.

Education & Training- Minimum education/training required: certificate of completion in landscape management, horticultural science or related field from an accredited college or university. Or Associate’s Degree in landscape management, environmental/horticultural science or related field from an accredited college or university. Or 2 years of equivalent professional work experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations- Valid Illinois State driver’s license. Obtain and maintain a State of Illinois Commercial Pesticide Operators/Applicator’s license. Obtain and maintain first-aid certification. Obtain and maintain adult CPR/AED certification.

Other Qualifications- Advanced knowledge of landscape management practices and plant material. Advanced understanding of turf, plant materials, plant care and culture practices, pruning techniques, horticultural equipment, pest identification, and general maintenance practices. Ability to plant, maintain, and care for turf, perennials, annuals, ground covers, shrubs, and trees. Ability to administer all functions of the best landscape management practices. Ability to operate vehicles and heavy equipment including, but not limited to: tractors, end loaders, skid steers, backhoe, and large mowers. Ability to operate power equipment, such as hedge trimmers, string trimmers, lawn mowers, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, power edgers, etc. Ability to use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge/brush trimmers, axes, etc. Ability to calculate, prepare, mix, spray/spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Ability to follow directions and once a job is assigned and the ability to work with limited daily supervision. Ability and willingness to safely and efficiently pivot to another task should manager determine priority over previous assignment. Knowledge of personnel management and the ability to supervise part time and seasonal department employees. Knowledge of computer software programs including Microsoft Office and the Internet. Ability to work professionally and effectively with the general public, cooperating agencies, businesses, organizations, civic groups, and park district employees. Ability to resolve differences and problems that arise with contractors, patrons, and employees in a cooperative and respectful manner.

Attributes: - We are seeking a dedicated individual who is a self-starter with an eye for detail that strives for excellence and has an innate ability to interact with the public, an staff; understands strong customer service; possess good organizational skills; good written & oral communication skills; skilled in time management; and able to problem solve in unexpected situations.

Full-Time benefits include medial, dental, vision, life insurance, AFLAC, IMRF, Fitness/Aquatic memberships and more.

Please apply online by following this link:
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=71852&clientkey=5B8237E265A8F604D9F7D6B514B96B92

Park Maintenance

 $22.00 to $27.00 DOQ

Maintenance Worker

 Starting $22.00 to $27.00 DOQ

Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Parks, this position is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and/or repair work to park properties, pool, and equipment. 

Qualifications:

Employee must be High School graduate, or equivalent is required. Four years’ park experience, and advanced training is preferred in the following areas of HVAC, Pool Operations, Electrical, Plumbing and Carpentry.  Employee must have a valid Illinois driver's license and be able to provide own transportation to and from work. Landscapers Applicator Licenses; OSHA 30-hour certificate; Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) preferred or ability to obtain these licenses and/or certifications within the first year of employment.

 

Upon conditional job offer, the candidate will be subject to background check and drug test. 

Essential Functions:

Receives instructions from the Superintendent of Parks and Maintenance Foreman, regarding daily work assignments.

Works in all areas of the Parks Department including buildings, landscaping, turf, playgrounds, and athletic field maintenance.

Ensures that accidents and injuries are tendered to and reported immediately.

Operates all district equipment including trucks, power mowers, tractors, edger’s, trimmers, power tools, and snow blowers but not limited to.

Provides landscaping care to flower/shrub beds in parks and facilities.

Removes all refuse and debris from all park areas and facilities daily.

Applies herbicides and fertilizer as deemed appropriate.

Provide safe, prompt, and efficient snow/ice removal in winter.

Maintain all park equipment to the highest standards.

Availability:

The hours of the maintenance staff, Monday through Friday; 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. At the discretion of the Superintendent of Parks employees may be scheduled to start earlier or start later. At the discretion of the Superintendent of Park an employee may also be scheduled to work a Saturday or Sunday and will be given another day off on that work week.

Overtime hours are expected due to inclement weather, emergency call in, weekend field preparation, special events etc. Scheduling of the overtime shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent of Parks.

We offer a generous benefit package including: * Medical Coverage * Dental Coverage * Vision Coverage and Participation in IMRF.

 

 

 

 

 Westchester Park District

 Contact

Jim Burg
 (708)865-8200
 jburg@wpdparks.org
 
 

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION IS ON OUR WEBSITE - https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities.php

JOB SUMMARY: The Recreation-Athletics Intern is responsible to the Faculty Advisor for all educational or internship requirements as well as the Recreation Superintendent and Supervisor for the programs and operations assigned for the internship. This is an at-will position. Primary duties include:

QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates must currently be working towards a college degree in Parks and Recreation or related field with a minimum of two years of undergraduate coursework completed. Must be a self-motivated and professional individual with strong communication and organizational skills. Prior knowledge and experience working with sports, leagues and/or teams is a plus.

SCHEDULE & PAY: This is a part-time, seasonal summer position running May to August. Hours designed to satisfy school requirements, Monday-Friday between 9am and 5pm along with some evening and weekend hours as required. Hiring rate is $14 per hour, dependent upon qualifications. Plus applicable facility and program discounts.

www.rmparks.org/jobs 

The Community House is excited to offer a professional internship to students working toward a degree within the field of parks and recreation. This internship opportunity runs 8-13 consecutive weeks and usually starts a few weeks before the start of our summer programs. Under the supervision and guidance of the Program Director and The Community House Recreation Supervisors, the Recreation intern will have the opportunity to expand their education. Interns are exposed to all areas of operations, from administration, budgeting, leadership, staff management, programming, special events, and facility/maintenance. Students will be provided the opportunity to integrate and apply knowledge, to the following programs: Summer Day Camps, Leagues, Sports Camps, Art Programming, Special Events, Enrichment Camps, and Active Adult/Senior Programs.

Please include resume and school requirements.

Duties:

• Work in areas of program development, written and oral communication, budgeting, training/management of employees, evaluation of both programs & personnel, marketing and special events.

• Experience registration software processes, financial reporting and brochure proofing.

• Gain direct leadership experience by conducting programs and special events.

• Plans, prepares and participates in recreation programs and special events.

• Assists with the planning, set-up, execution and tear down of special events.

• Responsible for the well-being, safety and care of children and youth attending programs.

• Responsible for creating a fun and energetic environment for the program participants on a daily basis.

• Work in a team-based environment supporting the Recreation Team.

• Interact with guests, parents, and participants in a positive and professional manner, utilizing excellent guest service standards.

• Maintain professional attitudes and relationships with parents, participants, and co-workers.

• Adhere to The Community House rules and regulations including proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.

• Participate in safety training and respond to emergencies in an appropriate manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Be currently enrolled, or a recent graduate of a university or junior college pursuing or having completed a degree in Parks & Recreation, Youth Programming, Sports Management or similar field.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Must be able to respectfully and effectively communicate with fellow staff, program participants, and facility users of all ages.

• Must have current CPR / AED and First Aid certification by hire date or be able to attend The Community House training to become certified).

Hours:

Intern hours will vary, depending on the weekly activities and special events; however, the Intern will work approximately 25-40 hours per week, including nights and weekends when needed. The schedule is usually Monday through Friday but may vary, depending on the weekly activities and special events.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to kbednar@thecommunityhouse.org