Parks Specialist II (Trash/Weekends)
PLEASE APPLY AT: https://elmhurstpark.bamboohr.com/careers/243
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! We are looking for someone to join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, having fun, and fostering belonging! 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! We are looking for someone to join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, having fun, and fostering belonging! 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 II - Trash/Weekends!
WHAT YOU’LL DO: The position is responsible for performing general park maintenance duties throughout the District with an emphasis on trash removal and litter collection. Additional duties include, but are not limited to mowing, tree removal, athletic field maintenance, parking lot repairs, and snow removal.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- High school or trade school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of experience in parks maintenance or athletic field maintenance.
- A State of Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License required within 6 months of hire
- Illinois Class “C” driver’s license required within 6 months of hire.
WHEN YOU’LL WORK:
- The schedule for this position is Friday through Tuesday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm with days off falling on Wednesday and Thursday.
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
- For internal equity and budgetary considerations, the anticipated starting pay for this non-exempt position is set at $47,216/year.
- This position falls under Pay Grade 2 with a pay range of $45,516-$63,723.
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)