Position Summary: Under the direction of the Trades Manager, the Trades Maintenance I shall carry out general maintenance tasks and minor repairs to all Park District facilities. This position requires basic to moderate knowledge of general building, which includes basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and HVAC maintenance. Work will include evenings and weekends when needed as well as assisting with special events, along with other Parks Department duties as assigned. Overtime will be required as needed. The Trades Maintenance I position is in the Parks Department and is a full-time, full-benefited, non-exempt position.

Minimum Requirements: High school graduate; knowledge of swimming pool maintenance helpful, but not required 1-3 years working experience in the construction and/or trades maintenance; knowledge of general building maintenance, such as repairing windows, doors and door hardware, plumbing, electrical and carpentry; be able to operate basic hand and power tools; valid State of Illinois Driver's License CDL Class B is required within twelve (12) months of employment; and Certified Pool Operator Certificate is required within twelve (12) months of employment.

Benefits & Wages: Health/Dental/Vision insurance for individual and family; paid life insurance; a retirement plan with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF); paid vacation, personal days, holidays and sick time; unlimited in-house complimentary programs; seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual and family); Fitness Center membership (individual and family); and discount at Palatine Hills Golf Course.

The hourly rate for this position starts at $20.94/hour, dependent on qualifications.

Employment contingent upon successful criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical. Palatine Park District participates in Department of Transportation random drug and alcohol testing program.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, come join us and Live the Parks & Rec Life!

Job Summary: Under the general day-to-day supervision of the Parks Operations Coordinator maintains the Village Park grounds, Athletic Fields and supports Village events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Operates various types of light, and complex equipment used in the maintenance of turf and mulched areas within the Village’s properties, facilities, parks, etc.
• Maintains turf areas, trash removal in the parks and maintains bathrooms. • Communicates effectively. • Ensures that standards and time frames are adhered to. • Adheres to safety protocols. • Directs resident complaints to Forman. • Complies with the Village’s Drug Testing Program. • Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of Village property, facilities, and parks. • OSHA safety requirements and standards. • Significant responsibility for the care, condition, and use of mechanical materials, equipment, tools, etc. • Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools. • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Minimum Requirements:
• High School diploma or equivalent. • Related experience preferred.

ADA COMPLIANCE Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.

The Village of Homer Glen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Park Specialist-Parks Maintenance position is responsible for assisting with the daily management of park maintenance operations for all 38 parks and facilities. In addition, the position will provide maintenance or special assistance to other park district departments throughout the year.

Essential duties include communicate operation specifics to the Parks Maintenance Manager, complete assigned projects, attend staff meetings, safety and educational trainings, implement customer service procedures as applicable to the position’s operation, provide productive and efficient labor to any crew assigned for the day by implementing an effective daily work schedule to efficiently complete park and facility maintenance operations, implement park capital equipment repairs, replacements and improvements, operate heavy machinery including tractors, high lift truck, backhoe, loader, operate chain saws and various other power tools, assist with approved District-wide turf maintenance system, assist with approved District-wide herbicide application maintenance system, assist with approved District-wide trash collection, assist with approved District-wide tree maintenance program, assist with the District-wide snow and ice removal maintenance system, and adhere to safety and risk management procedures as applicable to the position’s operations. A detailed job description is available upon request.

As a park district, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees. In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, life insurance, and IMRF pension, we provide numerous additional benefits, including:

Facility Benefit: Including, but not limited to, free use of the Fitness Center, Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center, and Foxford Hills Golf Club. Program Benefit: Access to no cost or reduced cost District programs. Flexibility: Work-life balance is a priority. Employee Assistance Program: Connect you or your dependents to confidential counseling services at no additional charge. Vacation, PTO, paid holidays, and safety days. Requirements Minimum requirements for this position include a high school diploma or GED, associate’s degree preferred, with a minimum of one year full time experience in the field. Certifications in parks maintenance or related areas are desirable, specifically ISA Certified Arborist. Ability to obtain an Illinois Pesticide Operator License, and Illinois Secretary of State Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake endorsement within 90 days after employment is required.

To apply for this full time position please use the following link:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1497329

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Horticulture Manager, the Horticultural Maintenance I shall carry out general maintenance tasks and minor repairs to all Park District facilities. This position requires basic to moderate knowledge of general grounds maintenance tasks to include operation of equipment used for mowing, landscaping, snow removal, and other related tasks, including the care of the district’s flower/shrub beds, which involves planting annual flowers, watering, weed control, and mechanical pruning.

Work will include evenings and weekends when needed as well as assisting with special events, along with other Parks Department duties as assigned. Overtime will be required as needed. The Horticultural Maintenance I position is in the Parks Department and is a full-time, full-benefited, non-exempt position.

Minimum Requirements: High school graduate; 1-2 years working experience in landscape construction and/or landscape maintenance industry; knowledge of general landscape maintenance activities, such as mowing, pruning trees and shrubs, landscape beds, and snow removal; be able to operate basic hand and power tools; valid State of Illinois Driver's License CDL Class B is required within twelve (12) months of employment; and Illinois Pesticide Operator License is required within twelve (12) months of employment.

Benefits & Wages: Health/Dental/Vision insurance for individual and family; paid life insurance; a retirement plan with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF); paid vacation, personal days, holidays and sick time; unlimited in-house complimentary programs; seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual and family); Fitness Center membership (individual and family); and discount at Palatine Hills Golf Course.

The hourly rate for this position starts at $19.95/hour, dependent on qualifications.

Employment contingent upon successful criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical. Palatine Park District participates in Department of Transportation random drug and alcohol testing program.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, come join us and Live the Parks & Rec Life!

At Palatine Park District, we are all about our Community. Entertaining recreation programs, beautiful parks, and facility fun creates the Park and Rec Life. A career with the Palatine Park District is so much more than just a job, it is choosing to live the Parks and Rec life. It’s about being a positive influence on your community, growing as a person, and the friendships you’ll make with your fellow staff members.

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager, the Building Leader is responsible for being the Manager on Duty, assisting Customer Service Reps and Facility Attendants with daily building operations, program and pass processing, responding to public inquiries, facility cleaning, gym/turf/room setups, policy enforcement and maintenance of Falcon Park Recreation Center. The Building Leader coordinates and processes rentals, facility tours, rental appointments and rental payments. This is a part-time IMRF positions with varying hours depending on the needs of Falcon Park Recreation Center.

Minimum Requirements: Some college or relevant experience in the field; prior experience working in the field of Recreation preferred; Degree in Recreation, Park, & Tourism Administration or Park District experience preferred; strong people and customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and patrons; nights and weekends are required; and First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.

Benefits & Wages: Seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual and discount on family); Fitness Center membership (individual and discount on family); access to in-house complimentary programs; discount at Palatine Hills Golf Course; discounts at Cutting Hall; dog park pass; and free open gym/turf and walking track.

The Building Leader is a year-round position. The work schedule is set one month in advance and coordinated with the Facility Manager and Assistant Facility Manager. The pay rate for this position is $16/hour.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, come join us and Live the Parks & Rec Life!