Park Operations Technicians assist in the daily maintenance of all parks including but not limited to: mowing; athletic field preparation; turfgrass maintenance; playground maintenance; litter and trash pickup; hiking trail maintenance; truck and trailer operation; and fence repair.

This position may require work on evenings and weekends and is temporary, through the fall of 2024. The schedule is weather dependent.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 to apply
• Must have reliable transportation and be insurable by park district insurance to operate vehicles

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

Park Operations Technicians carry out front-line, “in the field” work toward the goal of providing safe, clean, and well-maintained parks that deliver fun, healthy, and outstanding park experiences that connect the community with the outdoors.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

• Meet the care and maintenance expectations of community residents.
• Conduct maintenance activities in the most time and cost-effective manner possible.
• Provide input and recommendations for improvements to parks, amenities, and processes.
• Innovate and initiate better methods for conducting park and facility maintenance tasks.
• Contribute to create a collaborative work environment within the agency.
• Continually review park facility functions, including routine maintenance, park improvements, and visitor safety.

GENERAL DUTIES & EXPECTATIONS

• Organizes and carries out necessary, routine maintenance and facility tasks.
• Becomes proficient in the operation of all applicable maintenance equipment.
• Assists with all aspects of day-to-day park operations as needed.
• Assists with the implementation of the strategic plan for the Park District.
• Direct involvement with technical applications such as sign construction and repair, woodworking, operation of power tools, and vehicle/equipment maintenance.

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Willingness and ability to learn to perform a wide range of operations and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to operate a variety of power hand tools safely and properly.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Continue education by attending workshops, seminars, etc. when offered.
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
• Ability to work well with others and as part of a team.
• Be able to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Pass driving and criminal background check.

JOB FIT

• Job requires outdoor work in all types of weather.
• Communicate and enforce park rules and regulations to park users.
• Frequently, tasks are performed in dirty, dusty and wet environs.
• Required to lift objects 50 lbs. or more repeatedly.
• Correct inappropriate conduct.
• Function as a part of a productive and supportive team.
• Implementation of best management and industry practices.

IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Undertakes jobs, tasks, or similar actions without being asked.
• Volunteers to take on additional or new tasks.
• Pursues additional training and education that results in direct benefit to the park system.
• Willingness to work with different supervisors and different departments on a daily basis.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Works independently with minimal errors and defects, and infrequent need to rework task.
• Accomplishes task accurately and within time and budget allocated.
• Provides timely reports and project updates.
• Remembers instructions of job tasks without repeated instruction and checks work to meet required standards or objectives.
• Properly documents all aspects of responsibility (i.e. programs or maintenance records).
• Is a self-starter but also seeks supervisory assistance and guidance when necessary.
• Makes appropriate independent decisions. Takes initiative to act when needed.
• Contributes new ideas or improved methods to the work process.
• Volunteers information that is helpful to others.
• Complies with safety standards developed by the Park District.
• Is well organized and maintains effective methods for working efficiently.