Athletic Maintenance Specialist
All applicants must apply online at https://elkgroveparks.bamboohr.com/careers/322
Hiring Range: $21.64 - $25.06
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM Occasional Weekend Work
JOB SUMMARY
Hiring Range: $21.64 - $25.06
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM Occasional Weekend Work
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for work related to the set-up, daily and long term maintenance of all district baseball, softball, soccer and football fields, inline rinks, outdoor basketball courts and tennis courts.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Under supervision of Athletic Maintenance Crew Leader, maintains athletic fields and courts.
- Assists in the upkeep of park district equipment and tools.
- Assists and leads in the training of full and part-time staff when required.
- Inspects and performs preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Operates trucks and special equipment as required after receiving and passing district training on vehicles/equipment.
- Performs the job safely and in compliance with district policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
- Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of baseball, softball, soccer and football field set up and maintenance along with turf maintenance, irrigation, and field lighting.
- Knowledge of, but not limited to, inline rink, basketball court and tennis court maintenance.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work independently under minimal supervision.
- Possess or able to obtain a valid Illinois Pesticide Operators License within twelve months of the date of hire.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
- Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The above knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated by education or formal training equivalent to a High School Degree plus, two years experience in related positions. Education or formal training beyond high school in athletic field care preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.
Elk Grove Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer