Park Specialist JobID: 202

Position Type: Parks/Parks Specialist

Date Posted: 9/7/2016

Location: Parks and Maintenance Main Shop

Title: Parks Specialist (Fleet and Mechanical Maintenance)

Agency: Plainfield Park District

Category: Parks and Planning

Region: Chicago - Metro

Salary: $13.94-$17.55/hour

Description:

This is a skilled classification; which requires a greater technical knowledge, specialized skill set, or previous trade experience in park and general construction, development, fleet and equipment maintenance, and operations. This individual performs all developmental, preventative, and routine aspects of parks and planning department operations, under general supervision, through wide variety of tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required
• Valid driver's license required
• Specialized skill, knowledge, or trade skill regarding the maintenance and operation of fleet and mechanical.
• Ability and willingness to follow direction and work independently.
• Ability and willingness to work independently with little supervision, as a team member on a crew, and be able to direct the work of and oversee full-time, seasonal, or temporary staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain various equipment; including but not limited to mowers, tractors, skid steers, and vehicles.
• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools and small engine equipment. -Inspects, report, remedy, repair any hazards, damage, vandalism and unsafe conditions for any recreation facility that includes but is not limited to buildings, pavilions/shelters, parks, playgrounds, and courts.
• Perform preventative maintenance of District equipment, machinery, vehicles and various components of the District system.
• Prepare and maintain various facilities including but not limited to athletic fields, swimming pools, equestrian center and recreational buildings.
• General turf maintenance that includes but is not limited to renovation.
• Landscape maintenance that includes but is not limited to design, installation, and care.
• Perform skilled tasks involving the construction, maintenance, and repair of parks, recreational facilities, vehicles, and equipment.
• Ability to direct others and lead others in the operations that require specialty / trade skill background.
• Perform manual labor. -Demonstrates, supports, and enforce park district customer service standards.
• Safely operate district vehicles and equipment. -Participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Performs all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District's safety program.
• Assist in other sections of the department as necessary or required.
• Performs any additional related tasks as assigned or required.

 

Application and Job Description available on-line at www.plfdparks.org. Candidates may elect to submit their application and resume online or via USPS mail.

Application deadline is open until filled. Attn: Jennifer Rook-Lopez, Director of Parks and Planning. 23729 W. Ottawa St, Plainfield, IL 60544.