Parks Specialist II; Full Time
Are you up for a challenge? Join our growing team:
The Roselle Park District offers a friendly, small-town feel which is great for families
- Do you like a job that has variety – not the same thing every day?
- Do you like being challenged by trying new tasks?
- Are you good with people?
The Roselle Park District needs you!
$21-$25 per hour DOQ, Full-time: 40 hours/week, IMRF eligible (pension) plus benefits.
Benefits include free individual fitness center pass, free individual pool pass, $5000 allowance towards in-house recreation programs and classes.
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Parks and Facilities, the Parks Specialist is responsible for the maintenance and support of Park District facilities. The Parks Specialist will perform maintenance tasks which include, but are not limited to repairs, improvement of grounds, facilities, and buildings, construction projects, maintenance of operating equipment, and landscaping.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Minimum of high school degree; or three years of grounds keeping experience or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Ability to communicate including sighted and auditory comprehension and verbal and writing skills.
- Knowledge of operations, services and activities of grounds and facilities operations and equipment maintenance.
- Knowledge of general maintenance of athletic areas, tennis courts, playgrounds and other facilities of the District.
- Two years of responsible experience in a park agency, landscaping business, golf course, nursery, school district operations or other applicable work experience related to grounds or facility maintenance operations.
- Valid IL driver's license.
- Successful applicant must, be a minimum of 21 years of age.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification; CPR must be completed with 30 days of start date.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks.
- Safely drives the park district pick-up trucks.
- Safely operates tractors, mowing equipment, and machinery used in parks maintenance.
- Paints equipment and facilities of the District.
- Inspects parks and facilities operated by the District and participates in maintenance, repairs or appropriate activities.
- Prepares grounds for special events initiated by the District.
- Plants and trims trees and shrubs.
- Removes all garbage and refuse materials from parks and playgrounds.
- Performs all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the District's safety program.
- Dragging and marking lines on sports fields.
- Must be available to work weekends and evening hours.
- Is available for call-outs as needed.
View full job description and apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/rparks/onlineapp/
Roselle Park District provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, individuals with disabilities, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital and housing status.