Park Manager - Lakeview Park

Peoria Park District; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick days

Paid vacation days

Holidays

Longevity bonus program

Wellness program

Pension and retirement programs

Health plan

Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Discounted recreation classes

Free facility admission

Job summary

Peoria Park District is seeking a skilled grounds maintenance supervisor for Lakeview Park in Peoria, IL. The role focuses on maintaining facilities and grounds, supervising staff and volunteers, and ensuring safety and compliance with park district standards.

The position requires a relevant degree or extensive experience, pesticide licensing, and the ability to manage budgets and schedule maintenance tasks across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2+ years in grounds maintenance; extensive experience may substitute.
• Experience operating tractors, mowing equipment, and grounds maintenance machinery.
• Must obtain a valid pesticide applicator license; valid Illinois driver's license required.
• supervisory experience required; able to manage multiple staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Lakeview Park buildings, facilities and grounds for appearance.
• Mow grass, trim shrubs, care for plants, and maintain athletic fields as needed.
• Perform and supervise preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Schedule maintenance work, track time records and expend budgeted amounts.
• Ensure safety of buildings/grounds and report hazards immediately.
• Supervise full-time, part-time, volunteers and partners in maintenance ops.
• Coordinate setup, teardown for meetings/events; assist with park budgets.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Supervisory experience

Pesticide application

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in horticulture / park & recreation management

Associate degree with 4+ years grounds maintenance experience

Tools

Tractors

Mowing equipment

Calibration equipment

Power machinery

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LAKEVIEW PARK - PEORIA, IL 61614, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $33.48 - $35.98 Hourly

Duties

• Maintenance and general appearance of Lakeview Park, including building, facilities, and grounds.
• Keeping grass mowed, shrubs trimmed, and general care of all plants in the park.
• Performing and instructing the preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Scheduling maintenance work and procedures, and keeping time records as directed.
• Safety aspects of the buildings and grounds including all walkways, roads, playground equipment, picnic equipment, and other facilities. Making regular inspections of all areas. Reporting and correcting all hazards and undesirable conditions immediately.
• Supervising full and part-time workers; court workers; volunteers; and urban league workers assigned to the maintenance operations of the park.
• Requisition of supplies and equipment required for general maintenance work in the park.
• Making arrangements as required for groups and activities scheduled in the park.
• Maintaining and preparing athletic fields as required.
• Coordinating with other Park District staff of the setup, tear down, and clean up for meetings and events within the Noble Center.
• Keeping an accurate accounting of all expenditures within the park budget.
• Keeping the grounds free of all debris, checking for vandalism, and making immediate reports.
• Must wear a clean designated Park District uniform daily while on the job.
• Maintaining electric motors, pumps, fans, etc. as needed within the Noble Center.
• Monitoring HVAC systems start-up procedures within the Noble Center.
• Following all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Supporting all aspects of the park district safety program.
• Performing other duties as assigned, which are reasonably related to the duties described; or which need to be performed promptly to avoid safety hazards or to protect Park District property; or which are not generally described in other job descriptions; or when the amount of work exceeds the availability of Park District employees within the appropriate job classification.

Essential Functions

• Ability to reach, walk, squat, and bend at the waist and knees.
• Ability to operate power machinery relative to job duties.
• Ability to apply pesticides safely.
• Ability to understand and complete record keeping and paperwork relative to job duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in horticulture, park and recreation management or related field preferred, with at least two years' experience. A two-year associate's degree in this field and four years' experience in park or grounds maintenance work may be considered. Although a degree is preferred, extensive experience in a like position with similar duties and responsibilities may be substituted for all or part of the educational requirement.

Experience: Must have experience in grounds maintenance and operating tractors, mowing equipment, and machinery used in grounds maintenance. Should have experience in using fertilizers and pesticides. Should have experience in building maintenance and the equipment and materials used in building maintenance. Supervisory experience is required.

Personal: Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.

Knowledge and Ability

• A good knowledge of plant material, soil characteristics, and their requirements and of preventative maintenance procedures for grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Insight into good business management practices, personnel management, and public relations is necessary.
• Must be able to deal promptly and effectively with emergency situations.
• Knowledge of pesticides, fertilizers, and calibration equipment is necessary.
• Must demonstrate reliability, initiative, tact, and resourcefulness.
• Must obtain a valid pesticide applicator's license.
• Requires a valid Illinois State driver's license.
• This position is represented by the Teamster's Local Union No. 627.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid sick days, vacation days, and holidays.
• Longevity bonus program and wellness program.
• Pension and retirement programs and Social Security participating.
• Exceptional health plan.
• Paid Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Full-time employees and dependents enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.