Maintenance Technician III - Landscaping

The General Maintenance Worker (Maintenance
3) is responsible for performing skilled maintenance, repair, and upkeep of Rockford Park District facilities, buildings, and equipment. This position requires a broad range of technical abilities and the capacity to work independently on a variety of maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, initiative, and a commitment to providing safe and functional park district facilities for the community.

Title Maintenance Technician III - Landscaping Department Natural  Areas Status Full  Time Office Location Talcott-Page Shop Reports ToNatural Areas Operations ManagerFLSA Status Non Exempt Position Description To support the Rockford Park District's mission statement and sub-ends by planning and executing the maintenance of clean, safe, and well-maintained landscapes, grounds, and natural areas for the citizens of the District.

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES Agency Vision To be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.

Agency Mission The Rockford Park District is in business to "help people enjoy life" by providing a quality park and recreation system.

Vision & Planning System The District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.

Policy Management & Operations System Every team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team's operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team's operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.

Leadership by Values System Leadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement The Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTURE Definition

Sustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT Definition

To work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.

Connectedness Departments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Operational Excellence

* Plans and executes landscaping projects, ground care activities, and routine maintenance tasks in an organized manner, ensuring effective utilization of time and resources.

* Ensures that all work performed is conducted in a safe and timely manner adhering to standards of cleanliness and effective equipment utilization.

* Effectively and safely operates Rockford Park District equipment including trucks, towing trailers, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, skid loaders, wheel loaders, and end loaders.

* Effectively and safely operates pole saws, table saws, band saws, drills, string trimmers, landscape blowers, and other hand and power tools as required to complete work tasks.

* Effectively operates District snow removal vehicles and equipment; assists with District snow removal routes and responsibilities, including seasonal snow removal of walks and bike paths.

* Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies according to regulations for proper maintenance.

* Assists in preparation and execution of annual budget and operating plan.

* Assists in developing and annually updating the general maintenance procedural manual.

Compliance

* Maintains a working knowledge of department safety procedures. Attend safety training programs and educational in-service trainings as required.

Inspection/Maintenance

* Maintains landscaped areas in parks and at facilities by mulching beds, trimming hedges, pruning shrubs, edging, and removing weeds.

* Plants annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and bulbs.

* Performs frequent routine safety checks on gardens, buildings, grounds, and equipment; documents and files safety and inspection reports as required.

* Performs routine inspections of park grounds, natural areas, and landscape features with documentation of inspection, repair, and renovation needs.

* Receives, assigns, and…