Position Summary: Under the direction of the Trades Manager, the Trades Maintenance I shall carry out general maintenance tasks and minor repairs to all Park District facilities. This position requires basic to moderate knowledge of general building, which includes basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and HVAC maintenance. Work will include evenings and weekends when needed as well as assisting with special events, along with other Parks Department duties as assigned. Overtime will be required as needed. The Trades Maintenance I position is in the Parks Department and is a full-time, full-benefited, non-exempt position.

Minimum Requirements: High school graduate; knowledge of swimming pool maintenance helpful, but not required 1-3 years working experience in the construction and/or trades maintenance; knowledge of general building maintenance, such as repairing windows, doors and door hardware, plumbing, electrical and carpentry; be able to operate basic hand and power tools; valid State of Illinois Driver's License CDL Class B is required within twelve (12) months of employment; and Certified Pool Operator Certificate is required within twelve (12) months of employment.

Benefits & Wages: Health/Dental/Vision insurance for individual and family; paid life insurance; a retirement plan with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF); paid vacation, personal days, holidays and sick time; unlimited in-house complimentary programs; seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual and family); Fitness Center membership (individual and family); and discount at Palatine Hills Golf Course.

The hourly rate for this position starts at $20.94/hour, dependent on qualifications.

Employment contingent upon successful criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical. Palatine Park District participates in Department of Transportation random drug and alcohol testing program.

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