Parks Grounds & Facilities Technician

Geneva Park District; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

IMRF Pension

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Geneva Park District in Geneva, IL seeks a Parks Maintenance Level 1 to perform landscape care, maintenance of district grounds, athletic fields and buildings. The role follows a five-day week with seasonal weekend work mid-April to mid-October, and daytime hours otherwise, with overtime possible.

Responsibilities include mowing, custodial tasks, general upkeep, tree care, and may involve supervising part-time staff. Valid IL driver's license required; other licenses preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include completion of a high school education and basic knowledge of landscape maintenance skills.
• Additional knowledge of turf, trees, shrubs, flowers, building maintenance, and equipment operation is preferred.
• A valid Illinois Drivers License is required.
• An Illinois Department of Agriculture license to apply plant protectants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Season long care and daily maintenance of parks, buildings and athletic facilities.
• Perform mowing, custodial maintenance, general maintenance, landscaping and repairs for continual upkeep and cleanliness of buildings, grounds, and facilities.
• Plant & maintain trees.
• Supervision of part-time or seasonal employees may be required.
• Ability to safely operate Park District vehicles and equipment.
• Remain on call for snow removal, repairs and maintenance as deemed necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Tree and shrub care

Groundskeeping

Building maintenance

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Education

High school education

Tools

Park district vehicles

Job description

Geneva Park District in Geneva, IL seeks a Parks Maintenance Level 1 to perform landscape care, maintenance of district grounds, athletic fields and buildings. The role follows a five-day week with seasonal weekend work mid-April to mid-October, and daytime hours otherwise, with overtime possible.

Responsibilities include mowing, custodial tasks, general upkeep, tree care, and may involve supervising part-time staff. Valid IL driver's license required; other licenses preferred.