Parks Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Collinsville seeks a Parks Maintenance Technician for a full-time role focused on outdoor maintenance of city parks. Responsibilities include landscaping, horticulture, and equipment operation, requiring a high school diploma and relevant experience. The position offers a robust benefits package and starting salary of $40,705.60 per year.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Pension through IMRF

Student loan forgiveness

Paid holidays, vacation, personal days, sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Candidates must pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license and preferred pesticide applicator/operator license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance parks through turf maintenance and landscaping.
• Operate motor vehicles and heavy-duty equipment for various tasks.
• Perform snow and ice removal as necessary.

Skills

Landscaping

Horticulture

Maintenance of athletic fields

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Light and heavy-duty motor vehicle equipment

Job description

The City of Collinsville is currently accepting applications for the full-time, hourly position of Parks Maintenance Technician. This position reports directly to the Superintendent of Parks and Open Spaces.

The Parks Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing varied skilled and semi-skilled duties in maintenance related to city-owned properties and equipment, including landscaping, horticulture, playground equipment, athletic field maintenance, and lake maintenance. This position may serve as a team leader for at least one crew or part-time and/or seasonal employees.

Representative Work Duties

Maintain and enhance parks and recreational facilities through a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Maintenance of turf areas including mowing, trimming, aerating, seeding, fertilizing, weed control, and landscape maintenance; maintenance and care of athletic fields including grooming, grading, rolling, and line marking.
• Operation of light and heavy-duty motor vehicle equipment and tools such as pickup and dump trucks, bobcats, tractors, field grooming equipment, rollers, compressors, chainsaws, generators, and pumps.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the parks by cleaning public restrooms, disposing of trash and litter, and graffiti removal.
• Painting, constructing playgrounds and picnic tables, landscaping (including hardscapes and stone wrapping), tree cutting and planting, and general upkeep.
• Performing snow and ice removal as necessary.

Activities are mainly outdoors, with exposure to weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, and wind. Exposure to chemicals like fertilizers, cleaning agents, and fuels is also expected.

The schedule may be flexible during peak seasons, with night and weekend work included for events and weather-related needs. Ability to work evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

This position requires a High School Diploma or GED, along with relevant education, training, and experience to perform the essential functions. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and possess a valid driver’s license. A pesticide applicator/operator license, CPSI certification, and turf management knowledge are preferred.

Salary and Benefits

The position is non-exempt, hourly, starting at $40,705.60 annually, with eligibility for overtime and compensation time. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage fully funded for single employees, pension through IMRF, student loan forgiveness, paid holidays, vacation, personal days, sick leave, and tuition reimbursement. For more details, visit: https://www.collinsvilleil.org/departments/employee-benefits.

Application Process

Apply through the City's website at http://collinsvilleil.applicantpro.com/jobs/.

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