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 $60,000 - $65,000 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
The Project Manager is responsible for supervising projects in all departments of the District.  The Project Manager will assist with planning, design and development, as well as assist with the bidding process of various development projects throughout the district.

 PRIMARY DUTIES
·        Participate and manage District projects in all departments
·        Assist with preparation of design development, construction document plans, specifications and cost estimates with staff and consultants
·        Seek input in regard to planning and design functions from other departmental personnel.  Plan and conduct public meetings to obtain additional information and solicit public input.  Present projects to the Board for consideration as required
·        Prepare bid specifications and documents to assist the District with the public bidding process.  As well as review plans and specifications
·        Oversee construction administration in conjunction with consultants, including review of product of submittals, process payment requests, and create purchase orders as required
·        Research topics related to landscape and turf materials, hardscaped components, plant species, and playground equipment
·        Monitor project costs, including change orders to maintain the project is within budget
·        Ensure completion of necessary reviews, permits, approvals, zoning changes and compliance with policies, plans and regulations
·        Participate in District replacement schedules and the development of the District’s 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
·        Assist in department and Capital budget planning
·        Research and assist with the submission of grant applications for park development projects
·        Assist with updating the District’s ADA transition plan, including implementation of the District’s ADA related improvements to construction projects
·        Perform site safety and compliance checks to verify projects are being completed per District specifications
·        Attend professional educational conferences and workshops as they pertain to the position
·        Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Parks and Planning and/or the Executive Director
 
QUALIFICATIONS
·        Associate’s Degree or higher in Project Management, Construction Management, or related field is preferred
·        Minimum of three (3) years of related experience and/or training
·        Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, database software, internet and website portals
·        Knowledge of planning projects, preparing bid specification documents and contracts
·        Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and be able to commute between parks and facilities
 
SCHEDULE & PAY
This is a Full-Time, FLSA Exempt, at-will position.  Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM (40 hours per week with nights and weekends as needed).  Salary Range is $60,000 - $65,000 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 via the Park District website Employment - Bartlett Park District (bartlettparks.org).  Please include your Resume and Cover Letter.
 
 
Deadline to apply is March 23, 2024.   Bartlett Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Bartlett Park District

 Contact

Catalina Rodelo
crodelo@bartlettparks.org

 Closing Date

March 23, 2024

 $58,000 - $62,000

To apply and view the full job description, please visit our website at:
FACILITY MANAGER - Addison, IL - Addison Park District Jobs (applicantpro.com)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Superintendent of Parks and Planning, the Facility Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations regarding facility activities, including, but not limited to building infrastructure, systems, security, projects, service contracts, pools, lighting, irrigation, HVAC, equipment, custodial services and building safety.  In addition, the position is responsible for planning and prioritizing facility infrastructure capital projects.  The Facility Manager is a full-time, exempt position generally working Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with nights and weekends, as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees all facility operations across sites including maintenance and custodial employees and contract workers. Plans, coordinates, and oversees district-wide buildings and facility day-to-day operations, preventative maintenance, improvements, HVAC, capital planning projects, etc. Manages maintenance and custodial staff in a supervisory capacity including delegation, scheduling, performance review, disciplinary actions, coaching, and development. Creates, maintains, and manages all facilities/buildings’ budgets, goals, and objectives. Ensures continuous facility operation through maintenance and repair of the Park District’s buildings and facilities. Assigns daily work orders to staff and collects, reviews, and files the work orders. Ensures safety of all facility equipment and infrastructure, oversees respective safety inspections, and documentation, and determines all necessary repairs. Oversees and performs plowing, shoveling, and snow blowing of appropriate facilities and paths. Responsible for continuous facility improvements, while being fiscally responsible, with the knowledge of the latest trends, and innovative approaches and comfortable implementing new processes or using technology to enhance systems. Reviews, revises, and updates current policies, procedures, and standards; creating new policies, procedures, and standards, as needed, to find the most efficient and cost-effective way of running the facilities. Troubleshoots and coordinates with internal staff and outside vendors on building repairs outside the scope of this position’s expertise.
Manages all facility contracts and negotiations with third parties and contractors; including, but not limited to: fire inspections, security inspections, waste management services, maintenance agreements, and services contracted for repairs. Plans and coordinates all installations and refurbishments in the facilities. Collects, interprets, and presents factual data for decision-making and understanding facility fiscal planning, legal issues, regulatory issues, contract terms, and building plans. Ensures compliance with facility health and safety regulations. Partners with Department Heads and staff for all facility-related items.
Acts as facility alarm contact for the police. Identifies facility issues, such as plumbing issues, electrical issues, and infrastructure issues, and coordinates repairs. Completes light construction as needed. Performs other Addison Park District duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, or related field or a combination of education, trade certifications, and experience. Must have at least five (5) years of relevant experience with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a maintenance setting. Certified Pool Operator certification is required within 90 days of hire. Must have basic computer skills, utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; in addition, utilizing a facility management work order system.
Must have a valid driver’s license to drive a District vehicle with District tools from site to site.

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 Addison Park District

 Contact

Andreia Cardoso
331-209-2141
acardoso@addisonparks.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 $99,057 – $116,538

The Village of Deerfield, Illinois (Pop. 19,196) seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Accountant following a retirement scheduled in June. 

Under general direction of the Director of Finance or designee, the Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accounts payable, general and subsidiary ledgers, preparing balance sheets, financial statements, reconciling bank statements, tracking investments and coordinating month end closing procedures. The Senior Accountant manages the annual audit process, including coordination of third-party reports required for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.  The Senior Accountant is also involved in budget preparation and monitoring throughout the year.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field and hold a CPA or CPFO certification. 2-3 years of related experience in finance and/or accounting is required.  Familiarity with governmental accounting and Tyler Munis financial software is preferred.  

The hiring range for this position is $99,057 – $116,538 depending on qualifications and experience (2024 Salary Range: $99,057 – $128,192).  An excellent benefit package includes the following: IMRF Pension, BCBS Health, Delta Dental, VSP Vision, employer paid life insurance, flexible schedule opportunities, annual accruals of five personal days, two weeks of vacation time, two weeks of sick time, parental leave, tuition reimbursement after one year of employment and more. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For a complete job description visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.  Interested candidates should apply with a resume and letter of interest via the Village’s website.    The recruitment for this position will remain open until the position is filled, with a first review of resumes Monday, April 1.    

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 Village of Deerfield

 Contact

Desiree van Thorre
847-945-5000
dvanthorre@deerfield.il.us

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 $101,681 to $149,942

University City, Missouri (est. pop. 35,065) is seeking a Director of Parks, Recreation, and Public Areas Maintenance. The position oversees a FY24 adopted budget of $3.9 million, about 30 FTEs, and a host of seasonal employees throughout the year. The salary range for this position is $$101,681 to $149,942 DOE/DOQ. Successful candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree and seven or more years of experience in the management of a public parks and recreation system. Apply by April 3, 2024 at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4413447/

Contact Yolanda Howze at yolanda.howze@bakertilly.com or 312.240.3401 for more information.

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 University City, MO

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 Closing Date

April 03, 2024

 $55,423 DOE

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: https://elmhurstpark.bamboohr.com/careers/174

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! We are looking for someone to join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, and having fun! 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 for a FACILITIES SUPERVISER who will oversee our Wagner Community Center and Recreation Buildings! This is an exciting position supervising Facilities Specialist staff which includes providing ongoing leadership, foresight and motivation to staff. This position will work closely with the Recreation Department provide customer service excellence to all who visit our buildings and participate in programs.
 
We are looking for an independent and motivated individual with a strong attention to detail. This is a great position for someone who is a team player and wants the opportunity to grow and be part of the Elmhurst Park District culture.
 
WHAT YOU’LL DO: As Facilities Supervisor, you will focus on directing, mentoring, and supervising Facilities Specialists, planning and supervising building and facility maintenance, managing custodial operation and coordinating inventory control.
  • Manage staff schedules and assign daily work orders.
  • Manage independent contractors. 
  • Participate as an active member of the Districts Safety Action Team. 
  • Coordinate annual inspections for building and fleet fire extinguishers
  • Conduct routine inspections to develop and implement work orders and improvement projects
  • Monitor performance of contractual services, i.e. portable toilets/pest control
  • Prepare specifications and bid documents for custodial/building/facility related contractual maintenance and projects
  • Monitor, manage and ensure proper levels of safety and cleanliness
  • Recommend and identify cost of capital improvements and repairs for recreation facilities

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
  • Bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field with 4 years’ experience in facility maintenance and/or management and 2 years supervisory experience
  • Valid IL Driver's License
  • Knowledge of park, building and facility maintenance practices
  • Knowledge of theory and philosophy of recreation and park management
  • Knowledge of principles and techniques relating to maintenance, layout, design and construction of parks and recreational facilities, as well as knowledge of plans, specifications and architectural drawings
  • Knowledge of park maintenance equipment and ability to operate power tools and heavy equipment
  • Proficiency in computer word-processing and spreadsheet application
  • Proven problem-solving, communication, organizational, customer service and management skills

WHEN YOU’LL WORK:
Monday-Friday 7am - 4pm (two days a week 11am-8pm, one Saturday a month with a ay off during the week).

WHAT YOU’LL GET:
  • The anticipated starting pay for this exempt position is $55,423/year. The starting pay will be determined based on pay equity and the budgeted amount. 
  • This position falls under pay Grade 5 with a range of $55,423-$77,592. 

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)

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 Elmhurst Park District

 Contact

Angela Ferrentino
630-993-8915
aferrentino@epd.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled