Parks Projects Specialist I: Outdoor Construction & Maintenance

Wheeling Park District; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Park District in Wheeling, IL is seeking a versatile Projects Specialist I to support district-wide projects and repairs in parks and facilities. This role involves outdoor work and reports to the Projects Foreman, performing construction tasks and preventive maintenance across the Parks and Recreation Services department.

The position requires a high school diploma with three years of maintenance experience, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and readiness to obtain CPR/AED if needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with three years’ experience in property and facility maintenance and repairs or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English.
• CPR/AED certification or ability to earn within 60 days.
• Good working knowledge of landscape and grounds, maintenance tools, equipment, shop and field practices.
• Pesticide license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction duties such as plastering, painting, drywall, flooring, masonry, tuck pointing, concrete flat work, footings, park site amenity installation, playground equipment installation, fences, and bridges.
• Perform duties on specific projects for a group of parks specialists, giving direction, advising, and answering questions.
• Construct playgrounds.
• Provide preventive maintenance and rough and finish carpentry for Park District buildings and grounds.
• Maintain a proactive approach to safety and risk management, including creating, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures, and preparing for annual loss control reviews.
• Inspect parks and building facilities on a weekly or daily basis.
• Perform general park and building maintenance, construction, and special setups as assigned.
• Conduct snow removal in winter months.
• Submit and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Assist inspectors and other district employees with building code compliance.
• Purchase, maintain, and oversee inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assist with input and monitoring of budgets for district projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Reading maintenance plans

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maintenance tools

Lawn and grounds equipment

Job description

Wheeling Park District in Wheeling, IL is seeking a versatile Projects Specialist I to support district-wide projects and repairs in parks and facilities. This role involves outdoor work and reports to the Projects Foreman, performing construction tasks and preventive maintenance across the Parks and Recreation Services department.

The position requires a high school diploma with three years of maintenance experience, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and readiness to obtain CPR/AED if needed.