Landscape Maintenance Crew IMRF

ABOUT US: The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal. 

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title:                     Landscape Maintenance Crew - Oakwood

Grade:                         IV, IMRF Benefits Included 

FLSA:                         Non-Exempt

Department:                Parks & Planning

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:                  Landscape Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises:                  N/A

BASIC FUNCTION

Landscape maintenance staff ensures that the park grounds, athletic fields and garden plots are kept clean, attractive and safe throughout the summer season. This position works in the early morning and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Maintains turf areas including mowing and trimming.
2. Inspects parks, cleans up debris.
3. Install and maintain landscape material such as flowers, trees, shrubs, grass, etc.
4. Prune hedges and trees.
5. Assists in landscape construction projects.
6. Inspects, cleans, maintain and performs routine maintenance on related equipment.
7. Cleans buildings and restrooms as needed.
8. Performs safety inspections and repairs on athletic fields and parks.
9. Constructs and performs daily maintenance on athletic fields.
10. Performs support services at Park District and community events.
11. Operates District vehicles and equipment.

OTHER DUTIES

1. Assist administrative staff with special maintenance requests.
2. May be required to perform overtime work as requested or required, including weekends.
3. Provides polite customer service to any park users if approached.
4. Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals
5. Coordinates activities to successfully collaborate with district staff performing maintenance in the same area.
6. Perform additional duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:                   High School Diploma Preferred

Experience:                 Related experience preferred.

                                    Must be at least 18 years of age.

Certifications:             Valid Illinois Driver’s License required.

PERKS & BENEFITS: PART TIME STAFF - IMRF

• IMRF Defined Benefit Pension
• Personal time
• All recreational and revenue facilities at no charge during active employment, including dependents
• Rent meeting/party spaces for 75% off the resident rate; revenue facilities will be at a 25% discount
• No charge for general programs/pre-registration (some exclusions apply)
• 50% discount on camps/leader programs at resident rates, does not include trips/contractual programs.
• Purchase Pro Shop supplies at Lake Park at cost plus 10%
• Contractual classes/program