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$43,005/year
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: https://elmhurstpark.bamboohr.com/careers/194
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! Join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, and having fun! We are looking for someone who will help us achieve our vision of becoming a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community.
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! Join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, and having fun! We are looking for 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 as PARKS SPECIALIST - ATHLETICS!
WHAT YOU’LL DO: The position is responsible for performing all aspects of athletic field maintenance throughout the District including field layout, striping, grooming, renovations, inspections, and turf repairs. Additional general park maintenance duties include mowing, tree removal, pesticide applications, trash collection, special events, and snow removal.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Prior experience with athletic field maintenance in synthetic and natural turf repair are preferred.
- 2-3 years of park maintenance experience and the ability to operate associated equipment is preferred
- A State of Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License required within 6 months of hire
- Illinois Class “C” driver’s license upon employment
WHEN YOU’LL WORK:
- Workweek is Monday – Friday and hours are 6:30am - 3:00pm, with overtime for tournament setup, special events, and snow removal.
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
- The anticipated starting pay for this non-exempt position is $43,005. Actual salary will depend upon qualifications.
- This position falls under Pay Grade 1 with a pay range of $40,005 - $56,007.
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)
