Description

Interested applicants: Please apply online via the District's website, Employment - Bartlett Park District (bartlettparks.org). Include resume and cover letter. Applications due by May 10, 2024.

JOB SUMMARY: The Parks Maintenance Level II employee will possess the necessary and relative knowledge to be sufficiently skilled to perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks without supervision. Must be able to supervise part-time staff and some full-time staff. This is an at-will position. Other responsibilities include:

• Landscape- installation and maintenance of trees, shrubs, & landscape beds. Apply fertilizers & herbicides as required
• Native Areas- maintenance of prairies, woodlands, wetlands, & trails
• Ponds- maintain shorelines and aquatic vegetation
• Irrigation- maintenance & repair of irrigation systems
• Tree work- installation, removal, & pruning as required
• Asphalt work- maintain all Park District parking lots/drives including, asphalt repairs, car stops, litter, and sweeping
• Signage- install and maintain Park District signage
• Fencing- install and maintain Park District fencing
• Drainage- installation and maintenance of aboveand below ground drainage
• Snow Removal- removesnow from parking lots, sidewalks, and pathways throughout the Park District as required
• Ability to operate tractors, skid loaders, trucks, mowers, and various hand tools including chainsaws. Be responsible for proper adjustments of equipment to accomplish tasks as required.
• Mowing and trimming using tractors, hand mowers, and trimmers
• Assists with special event set-up, operation, and clean-up as required
• Light construction - carpentry, concrete, and plumbing
• Removal of garbage and litter from park areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years old. Must have minimum two years' experience in park maintenance or related field. Must be able obtain an Illinois Pesticide Operator's License and be able to have flexible hours during prime seasons. Knowledge of native plant material and native area maintenance preferred. Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License and be able to provide own transportation.

SCHEDULE & PAY: This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position. Hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm (40 hours per week with nights and weekends as needed, including an on-call schedule). Target hiring range is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, dependent on qualifications. 

BENEFITS OFFERED

In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance (basic and voluntary)
• Pension defined contribution plan (IMRF), 457 Nationwide plan, and Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Paid holidays and vacation, sick, personal, and floating time
• Facility discounts & usage benefits

The Bartlett Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications