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 I

Grade: II

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Department: Parks & Golf Operation

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Landscape Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Landscape Worker

Supervises: Seasonal part-time staff as assigned

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:

1. Maintains turf areas including mowing, trimming, aerating and spraying for weeds.
2. Inspects parks and clean up debris.
3. Plants materials such as flowers, trees, shrubs, grass, etc.
4. Prunes hedges and trees.
5. Maintains irrigation systems and repair.
6. Participates in snow removal operations.
7. Participates in ice rink maintenance.
8. Inspects, cleans, maintains and performs routine maintenance on equipment.
9. Identifies turf and ornamental diseases and treats as necessary.
10. Operates equipment such as: riding mowers, trimmers, chain saw, power washer, snow blower.
11. Operates Des Plaines Park District vehicles
12. Cleans buildings and restrooms and needed.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Assists other work crews as needed.
2. Assist administrative staff with special maintenance requests.
3. May be required to perform overtime work as requested or required.
4. Attend related training to expand skills and knowledge.
5. Assist patrons with providing information as requested.
6. Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals
7. Perform additional duties as assigned.
8. Assis with special events including set up, event operation, clean up and tear down.
9. Assist either work or volunteer for annual 3 day Fall Fest event in September, set up, event operations,
clean up and tear down.
10. Member of a Park District committee as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Experience: Six months 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 within six months of hire

PERKS & BENEFITS: 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

Des Plaines Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Des Plaines Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. If you need any special accommodations, please contact our HR Coordinator, Ellie Asa, at the Park District at 847-391-5099 or email at ellie.asa@dpparks.org so that we may make the necessary arrangements for you.