General Maintenance Technician
The Park District of Forest Park, “Where Every Day is a Walk in the Park”, serves just under 15,000 amazing residents. Currently the park district owns and operates five buildings, 6 park settings, an aquatic center and several different outdoor facilities including a skate park and official size synthetic turf soccer field. We host the No Glove National 16” Softball Tournament. When you work for our Park District you are part of a teamwork environment. We make it our priority every staff member has a seat at the table and a voice to be heard.
Benefits
Benefits
Position is a full-time hourly, year-round position, with the opportunity for overtime. The Park District benefit package includes medical, dental and vision paid 100% for family and employee by the Park District. It also includes IMRF pension and vacation, holiday, personal and sick time. The position may include evening, weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Building and Parks and Park Foreman, the General Maintenance Technician shall complete their assigned duties to the best of his/her abilities, offer suggestions of better way to accomplish jobs, and keep in mind the best interests of the Park District of Forest Park and fellow employees.
This is an hourly position, and the hours are primarily from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Weekly schedules may change based on work-related or seasonal needs, which may include nights or weekends as requested.
Job Qualifications
A high school degree/GED is required. A basic knowledge in facility mechanics, aquatic mechanics, and grounds maintenance. Must have the following certifications/licenses: CPR Certification within six months after hire. You must possess a valid Illinois Class D Driver’s License at time of hire. Trade-specific Certification is a plus.
All employees must pass a criminal background check and drug test, which are paid for by the Park District of Forest Park.
Required Knowledge
A basic knowledge of facility mechanics, aquatic mechanics and grounds maintenance is required.
Required Skills
Needs to be willing to learn all aspects of pools, including: chemical balancing, backwashing, filter cleaning, general cleaning, filling/winterizing. This position includes an opportunity to became a Certified Pool Operator.
Need to be willing to learn the basic knowledge regarding facility mechanics.
Contact – Please email or mail cover letter and resume to Park District of Forest Park, attention Dr. Jeff Murphy, Superintendent of Business, jmurphy@pdofpstaff.org or 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park, Illinois 60130.