• Participate in the preparation and maintenance of the following:
  • Athletic fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, shelters and other amenities. 
  • Turfgrass- mowing and trimming during the growing season.
  • Horticulture such as tree pruning and removal, landscape beds, etc. 
  • Park grounds through litter pickup and trash removal. 
• Manages work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work ensuring quality standards.  Responsible for training staff, creating work schedules, and assigning day to day duties.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems at Koehler Fields including coordinating start-up and shut down (winterization) of system.   
• Assist with regular formal inspections as assigned for parks, playgrounds and athletic fields. Conduct property inspections for signs of wear, damage, and vandalism.
• Ensure the training and safe operations of equipment such as power tools, hand tools, string trimmers, aerators, sprayers, large production mowers, chainsaws, chippers, tractors, and trucks.
• Perform snow and ice removal operations from parking lots, sidewalks, and trails throughout the Park District, as needed. 
• Responsible for implementing preventative schedules and ongoing turf maintenance such as fertilization and herbicide applications, aeration, and seeding.  
• Prepare RFP’s for the Park District as needed and required. 
• Responsible for Special Projects as assigned.
• Supervise assigned Parks Department staff, which includes full-time and part-time seasonal workers.  
• Maintain inter-departmental communication through verbal and written communication. 
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the annual Parks Department budget. 
• Attend district-wide trainings, crisis trainings and staff trainings as directed. 
• Attend professional educational conferences and workshops as they pertain to the position, within budget parameters, and with the Parks Manager and Superintendent’s approval. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Participate in the preparation and maintenance of the following:
  • Horticulture including, installation and removal of trees, shrubs and landscape beds, including preventative maintenance schedules and natural areas.
  • Park grounds and trails through litter pickup and trash removal. 
  • Golf Course including improvements.
• Manages work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work ensuring quality standards.  Responsible for training staff, creating work schedules, and assigning day to day duties.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems at Apple Orchard Golf Course, Bartlett Aquatic Center, and Community Center landscape beds, including coordinating start-up and shut down (winterization) of all systems.   
• Assist with regular formal inspections as assigned for parks. Conduct property inspections for signs of wear, damage, and vandalism.
• Ensure the training and safe operations of equipment such as power tools, hand tools, string trimmers, aerators, sprayers, large production mowers, chainsaws, chippers, tractors, and trucks.
• Perform snow and ice removal operations from parking lots, sidewalks, and trails throughout the Park District, as needed.  
• Maintain all parking lots and drives for the Park District including, car stops, repairs, striping, seal coating, litter, and sweeping. 
• Prepare RFP’s for the Park District as needed and required. 
• Responsible for Special Projects as assigned.
• Supervise assigned Parks Department staff, which includes full-time and part-time seasonal workers.  
• Maintain inter-departmental communication through verbal and written communication. 
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the annual Parks Department budget.
• Attend district-wide trainings, crisis trainings and staff trainings as directed. 
• Attend professional educational conferences and workshops as they pertain to the position, within budget parameters, and with the Parks Manager and Superintendent’s approval. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s Degree in parks, horticulture, turf management, forestry or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in park operations, including the maintenance of turf, landscapes, maintenance equipment, park amenities, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must obtain Illinois Pesticide Applicators License within one-year of the date of hire
• Good communication skills and experience in directing maintenance crews is a must
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and be able to provide own transportation

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance (basic and voluntary)
• Pension plan (IMRF), 457 Nationwide plan, and Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Paid holidays and vacation, sick, personal, and floating holiday time, and facility discounts & usage benefits

• Assist with hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, and evaluating Fitness Attendants, group exercise instructors, and personal trainers.
• Assist in development, promotion, implementation and evaluation of group fitness classes and personal training throughout the District.
• Develop enrichment class(es) with the Child Development programs.
• Create and publish the monthly group exercise schedule.
• Assist in overseeing personal training process, verifying sales, and scheduling trainers, ensure client management, and monitor personal training redemption against payroll.
• Assist with purchasing supplies for personal training and group exercise.
• Provide information as needed for brochure, web pages, and social media.
• Conduct annual written performance evaluations of group exercise and personal training staff.
• Coordinate regular staff meetings with the Recreation Operations Manager, group exercise and personal trainers.
• Assist with seasonal fitness challenge promotions.
• Assist with community outreach, presentations, and marketing.

• Serves as an internal consultant to Department Heads, Superintendents, Managers and Supervisors on employee processes and/or issues. 
• Provides support and counsel to supervisors and employees regarding job-related issues. As needed, investigates and resolves employee relations items including claims of harassment and discrimination. Recommends and initiates steps for resolution. 
• Stays current on employment laws at federal, state and park district level, makes recommendations and updates to the Employee Policies and Procedures Manual. 
• Coordinates and maintains the HRM software systems including: applicant tracking, onboarding, time & attendance, and data management. 
• Supports the compensation process, updates the District’s compensation and performance evaluation program.
• Serves as representative and liaison to the agency risk pool (PDRMA) for loss control. This includes site and safety inspections. 
• Active member of the safety action committee. Works with the safety committee chair in distributing information and training opportunities for staff
• Reviews, tracks and analyzes employee incident reports. Works to resolve, remediate and retrain where needed.
• Works with safety committee chair to schedule recommended staff safety training.
• Attends agency risk pool (PDRMA) and other related safety workshops.
• Acts as a resource for staff and management regarding risk, safety, personnel policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations
• Monitors and maintains compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations including DOL, EEOC, ADA, COBRA, FSLA, FMLA, state and federal posting compliance. 
• Oversees benefits administration: benefits orientation, enrolling new employees, processing qualifying events, open enrollment, resolving claims issues, terminating coverage, COBRA compliance, retiree continuation, and communicating benefit information to prospective, active and former employees. 
• Manages and coordinates unemployment claims, protests/appeals unwarranted claims. Works with our vendor, Unemployment Consultants, in the administration of the program.
• Supports recruitment efforts for all staff (exempt, nonexempt and temporary). Creates job postings; works with supervisors to create interview guides, extends job offers; coordinates and collects new hire paperwork; conducts new employee onboarding, orientation and training. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM certification preferred.
• Several years of related work experience including prior supervisory experience and significant knowledge of employment laws at federal, state and park district level. 
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Summary

• Preform operation, repair, preventative maintenance, and maintenance of swimming pools, equipment, and facilities. Monitor pool functions to include reading gauges, graphs, meters and control panels to ensure water quality. Building maintenance practices and custodial methods and supplies
• Perform the basic operation of pumps and pool purification, high pressure blowers, and pneumatic cylinders. Operate pool chlorination and filtration
• Repair pumps, small & large motors, boilers, pipes and valves; repair pool-filtering equipment including water pumps, chemical dispenser systems and chlorine
• Maintain and repair water slides, diving board, public address systems, surrounding pool areas and decks. Maintain water features, spray pads to include proper mechanical operation
• Maintain whirlpool and sauna.
• Maintain the sand, buoys, chairs, and shade structures at Diamond Lake Beach.
• Knowledge of all pertinent safety procedures and OSHA standards, hazards and safety precautions applicable to pool maintenance
• Vacuum and clean swimming pools, backwash filters, clean restrooms facilities, and pool equipment rooms.
• Responsible for the purchasing of materials, equipment, and general services.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise work with outside contractors.
• Administer the annual budget for the building.
• Assist with the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating seasonal and/or year-round part-time staff.
• Responsible for aquatic related quality control.
• Inspect aquatic facilities (Barefoot Bay, Spray Park, Indoor Pool and Diamond Lake) and work areas to eliminate deficiencies and improve facilities.
• Coordinates Hazcom Standard compliance activities.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on all aquatic facilities equipment and document a preventative maintenance schedule.
• Assist with fire and alarm system inspections and repairs.
• Maintain the Community Center facility in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness and safety. Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair
• Clean and maintain all boilers and other major equipment
• Participates in painting and general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, windows and general mechanical work.
• Responsible for regulating heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity
• Assist in supervising and leading volunteers, community service workers, and seasonal staff
• Performs emergency repair services as necessary.
• Order and receive supplies and equipment and maintains necessary inventories
• Responsible for the setting up and tearing down of equipment during special events, meetings, and program classes
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, electrical schematics, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Assist with other duties as assigned in other areas/divisions such as snow plowing, painting, building maintenance.
• Ability to communicate (speak) effectively to workers, contractors, facility staff, and the public
• Perform other related duties as assigned