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Athletic Fields Maintenance

the Rockford Park District
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2026
TitleAthletic Fields Maintenance 1
DepartmentPark Maintenance
StatusSeasonal
Office LocationTalcott-Page Maintenance Shop - Various locations throughout the Rockford Park District
Reports ToAthletic Fields Maintenance Supervisor
Wage$17/hour
Position Description

Ensures the Rockford Park District's parks are safe, clean, and enjoyable through proper maintenance and operation.

 

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES
Agency VisionTo be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.
Agency MissionThe Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.
Vision & Planning SystemThe District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.
Policy Management & Operations SystemEvery team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team’s operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team’s operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.
Leadership by Values SystemLeadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging StatementThe Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

 

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTURE
DefinitionSustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

 

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT
DefinitionTo work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.
ConnectednessDepartments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Operational Excellence

  • Receives and completes daily work orders as directed.
  • Performs maintenance duties to the buildings, grounds, and equipment according to required specifications for safety and appearance.
  • Performs routine cleaning of building, floors, windows, restrooms, carpets, trash removal, grounds, sidewalks, and trash pick-up
  • Effectively and safely operates pole saw, table saws, band saws, drills, string trimmers, landscape blowers and other hand tools as required to get the job done.
  • Ensures that all work performed is conducted in a safe and timely manner adhering to standards of cleanliness and effective equipment utilization.
  • Ensure the quality of athletic fields through grass trimming and fertilization.
  • Maintain baseball diamonds for safety and playability.
  • Precisely mark soccer, baseball, and other athletic fields according to regulations.
  • Utilize the Rockford Park District's HRIS system for all HR and payroll-related requirements and to accurately clock in and out for all shifts.
  • Assists with delivery of supplies to various buildings

Safety/Inspection

  • Become thoroughly familiar with the Safety Manual contents.
  • Safely operate park district vehicles and machinery
  • Performs frequent routine safety checks on buildings, grounds, and equipment; files safety reports as required.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of all general and departmental - specific safety rules.
  • Inspect work areas (use checklists) for compliance with safe work practices and rules.

Salary : $17

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