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SalaryThe Downers Grove Park District is seeking a Maintenance team member to provide a full range of general maintenance, construction, and development of parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, structures, roads, paths, parking lots, utilities, drainage, restroom and concession buildings, fleet vehicles, and other property owned and managed by the District.
This is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, IMRF pension, retirement savings plan, and employee assistance. This position is represented by Local 681 of the Laborers’ International Union of North America.
Pay Rate: $21.67 per hour
Hours: This is a full-time, year-round, hourly position. Schedule is generally Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and night/weekend work as required as part of an on-call rotation. This position may also require to work with special events.
Requirements:
This is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, IMRF pension, retirement savings plan, and employee assistance. This position is represented by Local 681 of the Laborers’ International Union of North America.
Pay Rate: $21.67 per hour
Hours: This is a full-time, year-round, hourly position. Schedule is generally Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and night/weekend work as required as part of an on-call rotation. This position may also require to work with special events.
Requirements:
- Familiarity and understanding of general grounds procedures for the care and upkeep of turf, irrigation, trees, shrubs and athletic field preparation.
- Ability to respond to changing priorities; respond to emergency calls at night and on weekends as assigned.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to make plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry installations and repairs.
- Must be skilled in the safe use of tools, materials and equipment.
- Must have the ability and knowledge necessary to safely and expeditiously perform maintenance duties or moderate complexity.
- Ability to withstand extensive standing, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling, and perform work in all weather conditions with exposure to pollens and other allergens.
- Have a current Illinois Pesticide Operator's License or obtain one within 6 months of employment (paid for by the District)
- Valid Illinois driver’s license
- CPR/AED certification is required within the first three months of employment (paid for by the District)
- Grounds or Parks maintenance experience preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Downers Grove Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
The Downers Grove Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
