Maintenance Technician 1
Maintenance Technician 1
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of park labor duties to maintain and/or repair park properties and equipment. Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing the duties outlined in this analysis. Maintenance Technicians are full-time employees and work is performed at a moderate, constant pace, but may vary slightly depending on the demands of the job required. Maintenance Technicians may perform duties in the medium heavy work level (lifting 75 lbs. frequently).
Qualifications:
High School graduate with a minimum of two years experience in park district maintenance or a related field is required. Basic knowledge and experience in grounds or facility maintenance is required. An operator’s license for application of herbicides is required within 90 days after employment begins. A certified pool operator’s license will be required within one year after that same date. A valid Illinois driver’s license with no revocation or suspension within the last three years. A pre-placement physical is required.
Immediate Supervisor:
Maintenance Technicians are directly responsible to the Superintendent of Parks & Facilities and or Parks Foreman.
Essential Functions:
- Mowing park district turf.
- Operation of park district vehicles and machinery.
- General road repair: asphalt patching.
- Turf maintenance – fertilizing, seeding, aerating, weed eradicating.
- Snow and ice removal.
- Planting and trimming of trees and shrubs.
- Maintenance of outdoor winter facilities.
- Repairing and installing park and playground equipment and site amenities.
- Sports field preparation including dragging, rolling, and marking lines.
- Removing all garbage and refuse materials from parks and facilities.
- Repair and routine maintenance of two outdoor pools.
- Positive interaction and cooperation with all staff and the public.
- Routine park and facility cleaning and maintenance.
- Participation in the Park District Safety Program and its directives.
Marginal Functions:
- Assisting landscape specialists and contractors with horticulture tasks.
- Assisting project specialists with repair of park buildings, roofs, doors, windows and electrical or plumbing work.
- Attend some Board meetings.
Psychological Considerations:
Worker must work closely with co-workers. Worker must work around general population/park patrons in public areas. Worker must work under supervision and direction of superiors.
Physiological Considerations:
Worker may be exposed to chemicals i.e., fertilizers, herbicides, cleaning materials, etc.
Environmental Considerations:
Worker is exposed to outside weather conditions most of the time, including extreme heat and cold, snow, rain and ice. Protective clothing is required as follows: earplugs, ear covers, helmets, respirators, safety goggles/glasses, back supporter belts, leather type work boots, protective gloves, disposable chemical coveralls.
Cognitive Considerations:
Worker must be able to follow directions from supervisor with safe follow through. Worker must use good safety awareness and judgment.
NON-EXEMPT Salary Range $48,000 - $53,000
Open until filled.
Revised 6/2026