The Winnetka Park District has an excellent immediate full-time opening to join our Parks Department team! We offer an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending plan, life insurance, disability insurance and mandatory participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a defined benefit pension plan along with other voluntary retirement plans. This position is eligible for generous paid time off benefits including vacation, personal and sick time, paid holidays, and facility usage benefits.

Position: Parks and Facilities Maintenance Tier 1

Pay: $20 - $22/hour hiring range depending on qualifications and experience. This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications: Must be an adult, at least 18 years of age, with a High School diploma (or equivalent GED). Must possess a valid Illinois Drivers' License and be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) Class "B" within six (6) months of employment. Must possess or be able to obtain an Illinois Pesticide Operator License within six (6) months of employment. Bachelor's degree in construction management, parks and recreation, horticulture or related field a plus but not required. Prefer an individual with at least two (2) years' experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture and/or facility maintenance. Basic experience with electrical, plumbing, carpentry or other trades knowledge is a plus but not required. Supervisory experience is a plus. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and pass a pre-employment physical, drug test, driving record check and criminal background check.

Duties: The Parks and Facilities Maintenance Tier 1 position is responsible for performing a variety of park maintenance tasks needed to maintain parks, facilities, and equipment. Duties may include mowing, mulching, maintaining trails, garbage removal, assisting with annual flower and tree planting and removal, and other horticultural tasks. Facility maintenance duties may include diagnosing, managing, and performing facility repairs, minor electrical or plumbing repairs, custodial maintenance, painting, inspections, and preventative maintenance tasks. This position will serve on a snow removal crew and perform plowing, shoveling and the salting of parking lots and walkways. Assists with the supervision of assigned seasonal staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Depending on the needs of the District, may be required to work evenings and weekends for special events, snow removal, building emergencies or other tasks.

To apply: Go to www.winpark.org, click "Park District Info", click "Job Opportunities", select the position title job posting and complete online employment application by clicking red box in upper right corner. Apply early as interviewing will begin promptly.

Contact: Questions about this position may be directed to Greg Fields, Superintendent of Parks.

E: GFields@winpark.org

P: 847-501-2057

The Winnetka Park District is an equal opportunity employer.

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