The position comes with an extremely favorable employee benefits package:

100% Employer Paid HMO BCBS Health Insurance OR Low cost PPO BCBS 

100% Employer Paid Dental Insurance

100% Employer Paid Life Insurance

100% Employer Paid EAP

Wellness Program- up to $425 yearly participation incentive

Free/Discounted Park District Programs

Participation in the IMRF pension fund.


The starting pay rate is $58,000- $68,000 per year. Depending on Qualifications


  

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Manages all parks and grounds maintenance work, special event equipment setup and special projects for those locations. Assists the Director of Parks to create a list of board and director prioritized projects and oversees the completion of general maintenance related projects. Schedules and supervises assignments of work crews.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Represents Parks and Maintenance and actively participates as a member of the Parks leadership team.

· Manages the parks budget for Parks and Grounds under the advisement of the Director of Parks. Assists in budget preparation for assigned categories, specifically forecasting parks and grounds improvements/repairs and expense associated, providing feedback and detail to the Director.

· Accountable for the establishment and evaluation of goals for assigned Parks categories. Ensures that goals and objectives are in alignment with District wide goals and objectives.

· Plans, organizes, directs activities for Parks and Grounds team; providing leadership to reporting supervisors ensuring that overall objectives are met on a consistent basis.

· Accountable for creating and maintaining timelines for completion of district parks/grounds projects; mowing, garbage, snow removal and ice making schedules.

· Responsible for estimating project costs during the discussion/consideration phase of planning/forecasting. Expected to compare supplier material costs for best possible pricing.

· Responsible for providing recommendations on repair projects for district parks/playgrounds/recreational facilities; inclusive of inspection, analysis of estimated work and cost estimates.

· Manages work crews inclusive of training, work activities, projects and programs; monitors tasks performed by all assigned crew. Reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures and the operations and activities of the crew; recommends improvements and modifications. Troubleshoots problems as they arise.

· Performs hands-on work tasks in the field as needed.

· Communicates daily with the Director of Parks on project timelines and completion status.

· Accountable for record keeping of all safety compliance and incident reporting procedures as well as other operational information in compliance with park district expectations.

· Responsible for the management of employees including hiring, promotion, disciplinary action and termination.

· Manages the purchasing of departmental supplies, services and equipment in accordance with District purchasing policy.

· Works in coordination with all internal departments to reach overall strategic objectives of the District.

· Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District’s safety program.

· Performs any additional related tasks as required.


Requirements
 · 5 years progressively responsible experience in parks and maintenance field.

· Bachelor’s degree in Facilities and Maintenance Management, Business Management, Horticulture, or relevant work experience.

· 3+years management experience

· Valid IL Drivers’ license required

· Working knowledge of basic custodial work, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, small/large power tools and non-powered tools.

· Working knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment (large/small), preventative maintenance procedures and accident prevention in operation of all district equipment and vehicles.

· Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with agencies, business and community as a representative of the park district.

· Experience in managing departmental budgets

· Strong analytical and problem solving skills

· Solid decision making ability

· Must have strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills

· Strong organizational and project management experience