Parks Specialist I (PT; PM - scheduled during Mon-Fri, 1-5p)

Roselle Park District; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Roselle Park District is seeking a Parks Specialist I (PT; PM) to support maintenance of District parks, buildings and equipment. The role schedules 1-5 PM on weekdays with a 15-20 hour workweek in Roselle, IL 60172. Compensation is $18-$23 per hour, DOQ, part-time.

Ideal candidates have grounds or facilities maintenance experience, a valid IL driver's license, and be at least 21 years old. CPR/First Aid may be required within 30 days of start.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grounds and facilities operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of maintenance of athletic areas, tennis courts, playgrounds, and facilities.
• Two years of experience in a park agency or related field.
• Valid IL driver's license.
• Minimum age 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives the park district vehicles.
• Operates tractors, mowing equipment and related machinery.
• Performs basic facility maintenance and handyman tasks.
• Inspects parks and facilities and assists in repairs.
• Uses general repair tools with safety procedures.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Prepares grounds for district events.
• Plants and trims trees and shrubs.
• Removes garbage from parks and playgrounds.
• May work weekends/evenings as needed.
• Available for call-outs as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance operations

Athletic areas/tennis courts/playareas

Park-agency experience

Valid IL driver's license

Age 21+ requirement

Tools

General repair tools

Job description

Parks Specialist I (PT; PM - scheduled during Mon-Fri, 1-5p)

555 W. Brwn Mawr Ave, Roselle IL. 60172

Are you up for a challenge? Join our growing team:

The Roselle Park District offers a friendly, small-town feel which is great for families

• Do you like a job that has variety – not the same thing every day?
• Do you like being challenged by trying new tasks?
• Are you good with people?

The Roselle Park District needs you! The Roselle Park District operates and manages over 158 acres of land in 16 parks, and offers approximately 276 recreational and seasonal programs. We provide a full range of activities and services year-round. Major recreation programs include athletics, music, cultural arts, dance, day camps, fitness, preschool, outdoor recreation, trips, and special events.

$18-$23 per hour DOQ, Part-time

Roughly 15-20 hours/week:

- Looking for PM (to be scheduled on days Mon-Fri, 1-5p)

SUMMARY

The Parks Specialist I is a basic labor and maintenance position that receives direction from the Superintendent of Parks and Facilities. The Parks Specialist I is a member of the Parks Department staff s and works to maintain District buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Knowledge of operations, services and activities of grounds and facilities operations and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of general maintenance of athletic areas, tennis courts, playgrounds and other facilities of the District.
• Two years of responsible experience in a park agency, landscaping business, golf course, nursery, school district operations or other applicable work experience related to grounds or facility maintenance operations.
• Valid IL driver's license.
• Successful applicant must be a minimum of 21 years of age .

Current CPR and First Aid certification; CPR must be completed with 30 days of start date.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks.

• Safely drives the park district pick-up trucks.
• Safely operates tractors, mowing equipment, and machinery used in parks maintenance.
• Proven experience in basic facility maintenance, handyman work, or a related trade.
• Inspects parks and facilities operated by the District and participates in maintenance, repairs or appropriate activities.
• Strong working knowledge of general repair tools, techniques, and safety procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Prepares grounds for special events initiated by the District.
• Plants and trims trees and shrubs.
• Removes all garbage and refuse materials from parks and playgrounds.
• Performs all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the District's safety program.
• Dragging and marking lines on sports fields.
• May have to work weekends and evening hours as needed.
• Is available for call-outs as needed.

Roselle Park District provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, individuals with disabilities, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital and housing status.