Hands-On Parks & Playgrounds Specialist — Grounds & Safety

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Addison (IL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation time

Sick leave

Personal days

Holiday pay

IMRF pension

Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Recreation programming benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Addison Park District is seeking a Parks Specialist to perform hands-on park maintenance, turf care, horticulture and recreation support. The role emphasizes playground safety and fieldwork across district properties, with a 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

schedule and on-call duties. Qualifications include a high school diploma (associate/bachelor preferred in turf or horticulture), a valid driver’s license, pesticide applicator license, and CPR/AED/NRPA CPSI certifications within specified timelines.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Bachelor's in Turf Management, Horticulture, Urban Forestry preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Organize, prioritize and direct multiple projects, labor and equipment needs.
• Apply herbicides, fungicides and pesticides on designated District Property.
• Inspect and repair parks, shelters, playgrounds, paths and park amenities.
• Maintain grounds through litter pickup and recycling activities.
• Assist with snow removal operations and safety program compliance.
• Operate and perform preventive maintenance on park district vehicles and equipment.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Fieldwork

Educación

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor preferred in Turf/Horticulture/Urban Forestry

Herramientas

CPR/AED NRPA CPSI

Pesticide applicator license

Descripción del empleo

Addison Park District is seeking a Parks Specialist to perform hands-on park maintenance, turf care, horticulture and recreation support. The role emphasizes playground safety and fieldwork across district properties, with a 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

schedule and on-call duties. Qualifications include a high school diploma (associate/bachelor preferred in turf or horticulture), a valid driver’s license, pesticide applicator license, and CPR/AED/NRPA CPSI certifications within specified timelines.