Maintenance Worker - Athletic Fields

Position: Maintenance Worker I - Athletic Fields
Maintenance Worker I
- Athletic Fields# Maintenance Worker I
- Athletic Fields Park Services West
- Glenview, IL 60025## Overview Position Type Full Time## Description***“Recreate” a better life with a career in the field of Parks & Recreation!
***** JOB SUMMARY
** The Maintenance I – Athletic Fields position is responsible for maintaining athletic fields, park grounds, and recreational facilities to provide safe, attractive, and game-ready spaces for the community. The Maintenance Worker I – Athletic Field is responsible for the following duties, but not limited to:
* Maintains athletic fields including lining and grooming of fields, fences, dugouts, goals, infields, bases and nets
* Field preparation and maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, and dragging athletic fields to ensure they are game-ready
* Measure and lay out field markings for various sports, such as soccer, baseball, and football, according to official specifications
* Perform turf care and repair, including seeding, fertilizing, and applying topdressing to maintain optimal playing conditions
* Conduct routine safety inspections of athletic fields, bleachers, and surrounding areas to ensure a safe environment for users
* Performs general preventive maintenance and repair
* Needs to be familiar with heavy equipment operation
* Removes garbage and disposes of properly
* Performs all seasonal work assignments (e.g. snow removal, salting, ice rink maintenance, etc.)
* Performs set-up and tear-down for programs and special events
* Maintains all tools, equipment, and machinery as necessary
* Routinely inspects park furnishings and landscaping (walkways, parking lots, picnic tables, bleachers, grills, benches, backstops, etc.). Identifies and repairs or reports any failures or hazards
** QUALIFICATIONS
* ** Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old.
* Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience.
* A valid IL Driver’s License is required.
* Illinois turf pesticide applicators license preferred. Must obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification upon hire.
** SCHEDULING
* * This is a full-time, year-round, hourly (non-exempt) position working Tuesday through Saturday, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is subject to change with seasonal requirements. Additional availability required for overtime, special events and weather-related duties. The target hiring range is $25.64-$27.88, depending on qualifications. The full pay range is $25.64-$34.61.
** BENEFITS WE OFFER
** In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including:
* Medical Coverage, PPO or HMO
* Prescription Coverage
* Dental Coverage
* Vision Reimbursement Program
* Life Insurance (basic & voluntary)
* Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)
* Pension / Defined Benefit Plan (IMRF)
* 457 Plan / Defined Contribution Plan
* ROTH IRA & Flexible Spending Accounts
* Paid Holidays, Personal Days, Vacation, Sick Time
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Park District Facility Discounts and Usage Benefit
** APPLY ONLINE!
** Visit us nview

Parks.org – click on “Jobs” at the top of the page
** FOR MORE INFORMATION
** To express your interest, contact Ben Friberg   Phone:  or Ben.

Friberg
* If interested, please apply early.  Recruiting and interviewing will begin immediately.
** The Glenview Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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