AHPD OVERVIEW

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 95-year history we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.

GENERAL PARKS AND PLANNING INFORMATION

The Park District’s 716 acres and 22 buildings are maintained by the staff in the Parks and Planning Department. The grounds department maintains the 58 parks with 48 tennis courts, 7 pickleball courts, 21 soccer fields, 42 baseball/softball fields, 31 basketball courts and 22 miles of paved walking and biking paths. The trades department, comprised of 8 full time staff, is dedicated to their trade responsibilities of HVAC, pool maintenance, fleet, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. While each has their own dedicated responsibilities, they also work together across disciplines to provide quality and efficient service and repairs. Staff work cooperatively to deliver fun and safe special events like the Memorial Day parade and ceremony, 4th of July parade and Frontier Days, and the holiday tree lighting and display at North School Park.

JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The trades department is comprised of 9 full time staff dedicated to the maintenance and upkeep of the Park District’s numerous facilities and parks. The team consists of staff dedicated to their trade responsibilities of HVAC, pool maintenance, fleet, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. While each having their own dedicated responsibilities, they also work together across disciplines to provide quality and efficient service and repairs. Staff also work together to deliver fun and safe special events like the Memorial Day parade and ceremony, 4th of July parade and Frontier Days, and the holiday tree lighting and display at North School Park.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Performs water chemical testing analysis and adjusts chemical balances of pools using prescribed methods of chemical sanitation, following applicable state and local regulations

Maintain records of water quality, water usage, and chemical usage of Park District pools

Maintains and repairs pool circulating pumps, water sample pumps, chemical feed pumps, and filtration systems

Cleans, repairs and paints the pool surfaces while wearing applicable PPE including respirator.

Performs backwashes and maintenance of pool filters and related equipment

Assists in the repair and maintenance of plumbing and piping systems for pool operations

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school graduate or G.E.D. with experience in one or more building or shop trades

Minimum of one to two years’ experience in one or more building or shop trades

Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training

Class C driver’s license required within 9 months of hire. CDL preferred but not required.

Certified Pool Operator certification required within 6 months of employment

CPR and AED Certification required within six months of employment

BENEFITS WE OFFER

In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including:

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Life Insurance (basic & voluntary additional coverage)

IMRF Defined Benefit Pension

Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)

457 and ROTH 457 Defined Contribution Plans

Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (sick, vacation and Floating Holidays)

Credit Union

PPE Reimbursement

Park District facility and program discounts