Maintenance Technician 3 – Foresty

Assists the Supervisor in Forestry with tree removals, tree planting and maintenance, forestry equipment maintenance and repairs. Additional duties include but are not limited to; supervising designated staff, operating all equipment related to the Forestry Team and establishing and maintaining both internal and external relationships.

Inspection/Maintenance

• Performs frequent routine safety checks on buildings, grounds, files safety reports as necessary.
• Performs maintenance duties to the buildings, grounds, and equipment to required specifications for safety and appearance.
• Performs technical preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment, machinery, and vehicles as assigned, according to equipment manufacturer’s specifications and Park District general maintenance and repair procedures.
• Performs cleaning of building, floors, windows, restrooms, trash removal, grounds, sidewalks, and trash pick-up.
• Performs simple preventive maintenance to equipment.
• Performs cleaning of building, floors, windows, restrooms, carpets, trash removal, grounds, sidewalks, and trash pick-up
• Performs snow removal duties including plowing, shoveling and salting and leading a sidewalk crew.
• Assists other teams within the Parks Department and District as needed.

Operational Excellence

• Ensures that all work performed is conducted in a safe and timely manner adhering to standards of safety and effective equipment utilization.
• Ensures and maintains safe tree felling work zone area at all times
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies according to regulations for proper maintenance.
• Effectively and safely operates chain saws, string trimmers, mowing equipment and other hand tools as required to get the job done.
• Effectively and safely operates Park District equipment including, dump trucks, vehicles, Bobcat loaders and attachments, wood chipper and tractors as required.
• Receives and completes daily work orders establishing priorities based on the nature and urgency of the request.
• Oversees the planning, execution, and staffing of various projects with assistance and direction from Maintenance Supervisor and/or Parks Manager
• Assists with the training, supervision, and discipline of seasonal & part-time employees
• Assists with time, attendance, and tracking of seasonal & part-time employee hours
• Assists in preparation of annual budget and operating plan. Receive and account for invoices.
• Assists in developing and annually updating the general maintenance procedural manual.

Customer Satisfaction

• Provides quality customer service to all patrons, guests, and other District employees.
• Ensures a superior customer experience in all interactions through outstanding service capabilities, knowledge, flexibility, and thoroughness.
• Quickly and effectively solves customer problems that ensure total satisfaction.

Teamwork

• Demonstrates the ability to be responsive to staff facilitating the effort of others to achieve success.
  
• Responsive to the needs of the department by accepting additional responsibility or assisting others.
  
• Willing to adjust work schedule to accommodate changing priorities.
  
• Supports and assists other Rockford Park District-wide operations as required.
  
• Responsive to the needs of the department by accepting additional responsibility or assisting others. Willing to adjust work schedule to accommodate changing priorities.
  
• Provides support and adjusting priorities to the success of various projects as required.
  
• Functions as Assistant Manager on Duty/Maintenance when required

Compliance

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

High School Diploma and 1 plus years of technical or college level courses in related field and 3 to 5 years of experience in related field.

Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Operates chain saws, wood chipper, stump grinder and hand tools
• Must have general knowledge of forestry and maintenance activities
• General knowledge of insects, trees, and plants
• Must have 3-5 years minimum experience in tree felling, chipper and bobcat operation
• Must have 3-5 years minimum experience in chainsaw operation, safety and maintenance
• Must have knowledge of the city
• Knowledge and ability to solve problems
• Must be aware of surroundings and safety needs for events
• Safely and effectively operates Bobcat loaders, articulating loader, backhoe, wood chipper, stump grinder, forestry mower and related equipment.
• Must have experience and ability to trailer and haul tractors and equipment
• Valid Illinois Class ‘C’ Driver’s License or equivalent (CDL preferred)
• IL Pesticide Operator’s license
• Working knowledge of parks, amenities, and locations
• Have great communication skills oral, written, and interpersonal
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Available to work nights and weekends

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Heavy work:

• • Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently
  • Exerting up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Significant environmental factors are applicable to this position.