Landscape Maintenance Technician 2

Incorporated in 1955 and encompassing more than 454 acres, the Mt. Prospect Park District provides outstanding recreational programs, events, parks, facilities and services. With seven primary facilities and 27 neighborhood parks, the Park District is an integral part of a thriving multi-generational community. District open space includes two outdoor pools, biking and walking paths, a dog park and sizable space for outdoor athletic programming. The District covers over 11 square miles and serves a region of over a quarter million residents in Mount Prospect and surrounding communities.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, Landscape Maintenance Technician 2, to join our Grounds Maintenance Team! Reporting to the Grounds Department Manager, the Landscape Maintenance Technician 2 is responsible for performing the planning, installation and routine maintenance of landscape amenities within all park properties. Candidates must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to successfully pass a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, and a criminal background check. The targeted starting pay rate is $23 per hour. Plus, we offer a generous benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance (or health insurance opt out payment), employer paid HRA benefits, employer paid premiums for Principal dental insurance, IMRF pension benefits (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund), employer paid premiums for Principal short-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, VSP-vision discount program, Principal 457 deferred compensation savings plan, paid time off, employee training, and park district facility discounts and usage benefits.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3225395