Seasonal Park Specialist - ESSC

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location:

East Side Sports Complex - St. Charles, IL 60174

Position Type:
Seasonal

Education Level: High School or GED Equivalent

Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Flexible - including Weekends / Holidays

Job Category:
Parks

Assist with enhancing the physical appearance and experience of the Park District for residents and visitors to our parks and facilities.

This position is well suited for someone with a pleasant personality. Must be reliable and show initiative, tact, and productivity.

• High school graduate.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Must be able to learn the proper use of hand tools, grounds equipment and operation of trucks, tractors utility carts and riding mowers.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during games and events.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must have or obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification and Mandated Reporter certification within 30 days of hire.

• Follow all departmental safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of Park District’s safety and risk management program.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with residents, colleagues, the public, PDRMA and other agencies or organizations as delegated.
• Recommends improvements and efficiencies to better accomplish individual and district goals in the best interests of the St. Charles Park District community.
• Comply with park district policies and administrative procedures.

• Under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent of Parks and Planning, the Assistant Superintendents of Parks and the ESSC Turf Coordinator, the Seasonal Parks General Maintenance Associate – ESSC are responsible for promoting a safe environment in all parks and facilities.
• The Seasonal Parks General Maintenance Associate - ESSC shall complete their assigned duties to the best of their abilities, offering suggestions of better ways to accomplish jobs and be ever mindful of the best interests of the St. Charles Park District and of fellow employees.
• Perform maintenance and prepare ball fields for scheduled league practices or games.
• Daily opening and cleaning of park grounds and facilities including janitorial cleaning of restrooms, litter and garbage removal, cleaning of skate parks, dog parks, sports courts, sidewalks and parking lots.
• Assist with athletic field preparation/repair.
• Assist in layout and marking out athletic fields for scheduled league painting.
• Perform weekly re-painting of game fields during league seasons.
• Willingly work over and above required daily hours when necessary.
• Be able to respond and assist with medical incidents.
• Ensure safety in the parks and enforce all the Park Districts Ordinances, Rules and Policies.
• Maintain a good relationship with all the Districts User Groups.
• Basic machine maintenance duties.
• Lock up the facility nightly.
• Patrol the facility.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Assist with special events in other Park District facilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Position or Activity
• Frequently – 46-100% of the time
• Occasionally – 16-45% of the time
• Rarely – 0-15% of the time
• Sitting – X
• Walking – X
• Climbing – X
• Balancing – X
• Stooping/Kneeling – X
• Crouching – X
• Crawling – X
• Reaching – X
• Handling/Feeling – X
• Standing – X
• Strength – 1-40lbs & 41-50lbs at times with assistance
• Requires a range of hearing and vision that allows the employee to safely complete the essential duties of the position with or without assistive devices, corrective lenses and/or glasses and/or a reasonable accommodation.

The St Charles Park District is an equal opportunity employer under all state and federal laws and regulations. The job responsibilities are subject to accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require assistance or accommodation with the application process, please contact the Business Department at .

The Park District offers the following benefits to all Part-Time Category III employees:

• Paid Training
• Discounts for Programs