Park Specialist I
naperville park districtNaperville (IL)
About the role
The Naperville Park District is looking for a qualified candidate to join our park maintenance department as a Park Specialist I. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional in forestry, general landscape, or park maintenance to utilize their skills in a team environment to make a positive impact on the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform a wide variety of park maintenance tasks including but not limited to; arboricultural maintenance, trail and natural area maintenance, playground inspections, and custodial duties.
- Provide guidance and direction to assigned seasonal staff or volunteer groups.
- Obtain quotes, purchase and install plant material, develop and execute a maintenance plan for park trees and shrub beds, perform required pruning, mulching, and removal of trees.
- Assist with natural area maintenance, prescribed burning, and invasive removal.
- Winter duties to include snow removal on assigned sidewalks and trails
- Clean and maintain parks through litter pickup, garbage removal, recycling activities, and conduct scheduled inspections to district amenities as assigned.
- Support special event set up, tear down and maintenance during the event.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the methods and of forestry, turf, and horticulture development and maintenance.
- Demonstrate abilities to apply fertilizers and pesticides at manufacturer's application rates.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in parks and grounds maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification and Licenses:
- Must hold a valid Class D driver's license
- Must possess CPR/First Aid certificates within six months of hiring, provided by the Park District
- Valid State of Illinois Pesticide Operator and Applicator License in ornamentals or right-of-way or the ability to obtain the license within six months of employment
- Special Considerations:
- This position is subject to a post offer physical.
Benefits:
Pension
Medical: HMO, PPO & BCODentalVisionPTO: vacation, personal, sick, floating holidays
Hiring Rate: $22.11 - $22.50To be considered for this position, interested individuals must complete the online application accessible at www.napervilleparks.org/employment. Materials submitted through mail, email, or fax will not be considered.
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