Park Maintenance II Trades

Park Dist Of Highland Park; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,430 - 46,686; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension/Benefit Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Park District of Highland Park is seeking an experienced Park Maintenance II – Trades to inspect, maintain, and repair park facilities. Responsibilities include addressing plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry or masonry tasks as assigned, following district policies, and completing work safely and efficiently.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with five years of field maintenance experience and a relevant trade certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; five years of field experience in park/facility maintenance; trades certification preferred.
• Experience reading sketches and blueprints; ability to follow manuals and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Based on trade skill, perform plumbing and/or electrical maintenance and other trade tasks for parks and facilities.
• Maintain and repair field irrigation systems; inspect and repair park amenities.
• Inspect, repair, and paint facilities and equipment; install and repair playground equipment.
• Set up and maintain aquatic areas and activities; manage equipment and tools.
• Remove snow from designated areas and assist with turf maintenance and landscape work.
• Attend seminars/workshops for professional growth and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Trades experience

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Carpentry

Masonry

CPR/AED Certification

Driver's License

Playground Safety Inspector Cert

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or professional certification in building trades

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Parks & Golf Maintenance - Highland Park, IL 60035
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School / GED
Salary Range: $30.80 - $33.89
Hourly Travel Percentage: None

Summary

The Park Maintenance II – Trades position is responsible for inspection, ongoing maintenance, and completion of assigned parks and facility repairs. Responsible for completing daily tasks, as directed by a Parks Manager, and assigned by the Park Maintenance Crew Leader. Based on trades specialty, projects may be assigned and related to electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, or masonry. Other responsibilities include offering suggestions and recommendations to improve job efficiency and quality, while following Park District policies and procedures, and completing work in the best interests of the district.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May train and provide direction to other full-time, part-time and seasonal employees as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Based on Trade skill, performs plumbing-related tasks and/or electrical-related tasks, or other specific trade skill in the installing, maintenance, and repair of park and facility systems and components.
• Plumbing-specific trade-task if assigned; maintain and repair field irrigation systems.
• Inspect, repair, construct and clean all park amenities.
• Inspect, repair and painting of all facilities and equipment.
• Install, inspect and repair playground equipment.
• Set up and maintain aquatic areas and activities.
• Maintain all equipment and hand tools used.
• Remove snow from designated parking lots, roads, sidewalks, driveways and paths.
• Carry out all park labor duties as assigned.
• Provide positive customer service to patrons in the parks and general public; including addressing patron concerns.
• Communicate matters of departmental interest or importance to the Park Operations Manager, Parks Landscape Manager or the Park Maintenance Crew Leader in a timely manner.
• Remove and properly dispose of all trash and refuse from park grounds.
• Attend seminars and workshops to provide for professional growth.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• May assist with turf Maintenance- mowing, using walk-behind and riding equipment, fertilizing, seeding, sodding and aerating.
• May assist with planting, maintenance and removal of all landscape material including large trees.
• May assist with maintenance of softball and baseball diamonds, soccer and football fields and tennis courts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Five (5) years’ field experience related to all facets of park and facility maintenance and experience with a trades skill required. Associates degree or professional certification in a building trade (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, masonry) preferred. Employee should have the ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints and read and follow manuals and operating instructions.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Use of grounds equipment, including, but not limited to, tractors, loaders, trucks, chainsaws, hand-operated pesticide applications equipment, lifts, woodchippers, snowblowers, power and hand tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible and learn new tasks.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain Playground Safety Inspector Certification.

Schedule

M-F 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Wage Range

$30.80-$33.89 per hour

Classification

Full-time, non-exempt

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and use hands to finger, handle, grasp, manipulate or feel; reach, push or pull with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk, see, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The physical environment requires the employee to regularly work in outside weather conditions to be exposed to hot and humid weather, wet conditions, and cold temperatures. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. Employee will perform heavy manual labor. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO or PPO)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 4 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Company Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pension/Benefit Plan (IMRF)
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Ten (10) Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Three (3) Floating Holidays
• Twelve (12) Paid Sick Days
• Incentivized Wellness Program
• Health & Fitness Membership
• Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
• Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf, Racquet Sports, and Ice Skating.

The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer