Park Maintenance I

JOB TITLE: Park Maintenance I

DEPARTMENT: Parks

SUPERVISION: Position is directly under the supervision of the General Manager of Parks Maintenance

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The Park Maintenance I employee is responsible for performing a variety of park maintenance tasks to maintain and/or repair park properties, buildings, and park amenities.

RANGE 

$19 - $22 per hour DOQ

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION

The Park Maintenance I employee should be a graduate of a high school or the equivalent, or of a trade school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

·         The Park Maintenance I employee will be responsible for:

·         Understanding the operation, and being able to operate, a variety of small power equipment, vehicles and turf equipment.

·         Performing various job tasks relating to turf care, including, but not limited to seeding, fertilization, plant/shrub installation, mowing, weed whipping and line trimming.

·         Performing various athletic field maintenance tasks including, but not limited to operating infield groomer, raking area around bases, lining fields, and anything else relating to field maintenance, and preparation.

·         Performing various minor maintenance and custodial tasks relating to building maintenance and upkeep, including but not limited to general cleaning, replacing light bulbs, and painting.

·         Maintaining the various landscaped areas within the parks.

·         Maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the parks by removing all garbage and refuse material from the park sites.

·         Recommending to the General Manager of Parks Maintenance the need for supplies, tools and equipment to perform the job tasks.

·         Maintaining all playground equipment and park amenities in a safe and usable condition.

·         Reporting all vandalism and damage of park district property to the General Manager of Parks Maintenance

·         Performing construction work that will include, but is not limited to, the installation of play equipment, park-signs, benches, etc.

·         Performing snow and ice removal duties including, but not limited to - clearing snow from walks and drives: salting walks and drives.

·         Representing the Park District of La Grange in a professional manner.

·          Assisting with special event preparation, operation and clean up as required.

·          Planning and maintaining a safe work site.

·          Attending seminars and workshops to provide professional growth.

·          Attending and participating in staff meetings.

·          Basic knowledge of trades preferred: plumbing, carpentry, electric

·          Assists Field Specialist as needed.

 

BENEFITS

·         Dental insurance plan

·         Vision insurance plan

·         District paid life insurance

·         Participation in IMRF

·         Vacation days, personal days, sick leave, floating holidays, and 10 paid holidays

·         Paid bereavement leave

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·         Employee wellness program

·         Deferred compensation programs (Nationwide)

·         Voluntary Supplemental insurance coverage for short-term disability, accident, hospitalization (AFLAC)

·         Free Individual La Grange Fitness Membership

·         Free/discounted District programs

·         Professional organizational membership

·         Employee social activities

·         Defined contribution medical insurance plan (2 plan options)