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$20.00 - $23.00/hour DOQ
ABOUT US
The Bartlett Park District is a local government agency that provides 610 acres of beautiful parks and outstanding recreational opportunities for the residents of Bartlett, Illinois and surrounding neighbors. Major facilities of this Distinguished Accredited Agency and two-time National Gold Medal Finalist includes 44 parks, a community center, indoor and outdoor aquatic centers, a 9-hole golf course and an 18-hole golf course, banquet and reception facility, ski hill, athletic field complex, nature center, gymnasium, and more.
JOB SUMMARY FOR HORTICULTURE & GROUNDS:
JOB SUMMARY FOR HORTICULTURE & GROUNDS:
The Maintenance Level II- employee will possess the necessary and relative knowledge to be sufficiently skilled to perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks without supervision. Must be able to supervise part-time staff and some full-time staff. This is an at-will position.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Horticulture
- Landscape – installation and maintenance of trees, shrubs, & landscape beds. Apply fertilizers & herbicides as required
- Native Areas – maintenance of prairies, woodlands, wetlands and trails
- Ponds – maintain shorelines and aquatic vegetation
- Irrigation – maintenance & repair of irrigation systems
- Tree work – installation, removal and pruning as required
Grounds
- Asphalt work-maintain all Park District parking lots/fries including asphalt repairs, car stops, litter and sweeping
- Signage-install and maintain Park District signage
- Fencing-install and maintain Park District fencing
- Drainage-installation and maintenance of above and below ground drainage
- Snow Removal-remove snow from parking lots, sidewalks, and pathways throughout the
- Park District as required
General
- Ability to operate tractors, skid loaders, trucks, mowers, and various hand tools including chainsaws. Be responsible for proper adjustments of equipment to accomplish tasks as required
- Mowing and trimming using tractors, hand mowers and trimmers
- Assist with special event set-up, operation and clean-up as required
- Light construction – carpentry, concrete and plumbing
- Removal of garbage and litter from park areas
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a park maintenance or related field
- Must be able to obtain an Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License and have prior experience in parks maintenance
- Must have knowledge of native plant material and native area maintenance preferred
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to provide own transportation
SCHEDULE & PAY
This is a Full-Time, FLSA Non-Exempt position. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00AM – 3:30PM (40 hours per week with nights and weekends as needed, including an on-call schedule). Hiring Range is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, DOQ.
BENEFITS OFFERED
In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package (including but not limited to):
- 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
Interested applicants: Please apply online for your preferred position: Employment - Bartlett Park District (bartlettparks.org).
Deadline to apply is May 10, 2024. Bartlett Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
