Landscape Ii - Des Plaines, United States - Des Plaines Park District

Des Plaines Park District
Des Plaines Park District
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Des Plaines, United States

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ABOUT US:
The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities.

As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season.

"Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal.


JOB IDENTIFICATION:


Job Title:
Landscape II


Grade:
II


FLSA:
Non-Exempt


Department:
Parks Department


SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:


Reports to:
Landscape Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises:
Some other full-time and part-time staff as required or instructed.


BASIC FUNCTION:
Performs semi-skilled landscape and golf course maintenance at all parks and facilities as directed by the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor. Constructs ice rinks and performs snow removal.


SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday, 7:00-3:30pm


ESSENTIAL DUTIES:


  • Reads and lays-out landscape designs from drawings.
  • Supervises crews as needed. Runs daily maintenance operations in absence of supervisor.
  • Maintains turf areas including mowing, trimming, aerating and spraying for weeds.
  • Inspects parks and clean up debris.
  • Plants materials such as flowers, trees, shrubs, grass, etc.
  • Prunes hedges and trees.
  • Maintains irrigation systems and repair.
  • Participates in snow removal operations.
  • Participates in ice rink maintenance.
  • Inspects, cleans, maintains and performs routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Identifies turf and ornamental diseases and treats as necessary.
  • Operates Des Plaines Park District vehicles.
  • Cleans buildings and restrooms and needed.
  • Ability to operate landscape maintenance equipment including but not limited to skid steer, front
end loader and back hoe.


OTHER DUTIES:


  • Assists other work crews as needed.
  • Assist administrative staff with special maintenance requests.
  • May be required to perform overtime work as requested or required.
  • Attend related training to expand skills and knowledge
  • Assist with special events including set up, event operations, clean up and teardown.
  • Assist either work or volunteer for annual 3 day Fall Fest event in September, set up, event
operations, clean up and tear down.

  • Assist patrons with providing information as requested.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis
Manuals

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Member of a Park District committee as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:
High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Six months commercial, vocational, or other specialized training


Experience:
Two years related experience

Possess mechanical skill and knowledge of turf and landscape equipment and tools.

Certifications:
CPR and First Aid Certified, _Classes available through Park District upon hire_
Valid Illinois Driver's License
Illinois Pesticide Operator License
Illinois Pesticide Applicator License preferred


PERKS & B

ENEFITS:
FULL TIME STAFF**- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

  • Life insurance (basic & voluntary additional coverage)
  • IMRF Defined Benefit Pension
  • 457 Defined Contribution Plan
  • Paid Time Off (sick, vacation, and personal)
  • Medical Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution (for applicable HDHP)
  • Park District Facility & Program Discounts
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