Maintenance Worker for Lee County Athletic Park (LCAP)

Lee County Data Processing; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee County Parks and Recreation Department seeks maintenance workers for the new Lee County Athletic Park (LCAP). You will maintain fields, prep for tournaments, and handle general park upkeep, reporting daily to the LCAP maintenance shop for assignments and gear.

Applicants should know turf/landscape care, operate equipment safely, and be ready for physically demanding work in various weather. Weekend on-call availability and pesticide license preference are noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimal to moderate experience in ground maintenance or related fields.
• Ability to safely operate tools and equipment as listed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Lee County Athletic Park fields and surfaces.
• Prepare fields for tournaments and events.
• Perform general park maintenance and repairs.
• Report to the LCAP maintenance shop daily for assignments and equipment.
• On-call availability for weekend work on a rotational basis.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Athletic field maintenance

Physical stamina

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Line stripers

Aerators

Tractors

Job description

General Definition Of Work

Lee County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking individuals to assist in the general maintenance of the new Lee County Athletic Park (LCAP). The maintenance workers assigned to this position will be dedicated exclusively to LCAP, ensuring high-quality tournament field preparation, as well as the upkeep of ballfields, playing surfaces, and all other general maintenance needs throughout the park. These individuals will report to the LCAP maintenance shop daily to receive assignments and necessary equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Applicants should be familiar with turf and landscape care and management, athletic field layouts, dimensions, and maintenance for various sports, able to safely operate and maintain tools and equipment (mowers, line stripers, aerators, tractors, etc.), have an understanding of irrigation equipment, facility maintenance (plumbing, electrical, fencing, general repairs, etc.), familiar with OSHA standards, field prep, problem solving, time management skills, attention to detail, able to collaborate as a team or work independently, ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, bending, walking long distances) in extreme weather conditions.

Minimum Education And Experience

High school diploma or GED. Minimal to moderate experience in ground maintenance, mowing lawns or greens, or related fields.

Special Requirements

Valid driver’s license in the state of North Carolina.

Specific licensure or certification related to area assigned may be required.

Training will be provided, must be completed upon hire and on an ongoing basis.

Availability to be on call for weekend work on a scheduled rotational basis.

• Preference will be given to those with pesticide applicators license or the ability to obtain the pesticide applicator license within one (1) year of hire.

NC SBI Electronic Fingerprinting, Criminal History Background Check , and re-employment drug testing are required prior to employment.

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