Assistant Manager - Detweiller Park

Duties: Under the supervision of the Detweiller Park Manager, the Assistant Park Manager is responsible for:

• Mow grass, trim shrubs, and care for all plantings in the park.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Keep the grounds free of all debris, check for vandalism, and make immediate reports.
• Maintain athletic fields and other facilities located in the park.
• Assist the Park Manager with supervision of workers assigned to the park and keep time records, attendance records, and other reports as requested.
• Work with other park division maintenance crews during the winter months on an as-needed basis.
• In the absence of the Park Manager, being in charge of the park maintenance work and crew in the park as instructed by the Park Manager.
• Must wear a clean Park District designated uniform, daily, while on the job.
• Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Support all aspects of the Park District's safety program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pay Scale: Apprentice Rate: $24.85 per hour; After 3 months, base pay: $31.06 per hour. Maximum pay rate is $33.06 per hour.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to reach, walk, pull, kneel, squat, and bend at the knees and waist.
• Ability to operate power machinery as needed to complete job duties.
• Ability to balance on ladders and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to apply pesticides safely.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Education: A baccalaureate degree in Horticulture, Park or Recreation Management, or a related field, or a two-year associate’s degree in this field and at least two years of experience in park or grounds maintenance work. Extensive experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of an educational requirement.

Experience: Experience in park operations desired and some experience in operating tractors, mowing equipment, and machinery used in grounds maintenance. Supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge and Ability:

• Basic understanding of horticulture and equipment operations and maintenance.
• Ability to supervise seasonal employees.
• Ability to effectively deal with the public as well as emergency situations.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other park division employees.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and special events as required.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.
• Must obtain a valid Illinois State driver's license.
• Must obtain a valid operator's pesticide spray license.
• Personal: Work record that shows dependability, reliability, initiative, and a courteous manner.
• This position is represented by the Teamster’s Local Union No. 627.

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid sick days, vacation days, and holidays.
• Longevity bonus program and wellness program.
• Pension and retirement programs and Social Security participating.
• Exceptional health plan.
• Paid Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Full-time employees and dependents enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.