What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICJIA Maintenance Apprentice position at the Rockford Park District?

Title	ICJIA Maintenance Apprentice
Department	Various
Status	Seasonal
Work Location	Various
Reports To	Youth Sports ICJIA Supervisor
Wage	$16/hour
Position Description	As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in general maintenance at Rockford Park District facilities and Rockford Public Schools. You will learn preventative maintenance, basic landscaping, turf care, cleaning procedures, equipment troubleshooting, and repairs. Additionally, you will be introduced to careers in the trades, including participation in hands-on construction activities and learning about apprenticeship pathways with the Northwestern Illinois Building & Construction Trades Council.

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES
Agency Vision	To be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.
Agency Mission	The Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.
Vision & Planning System	The District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.
Policy Management & Operations System	Every team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team’s operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team’s operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.
Leadership by Values System	Leadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement	The Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTURE
Definition	Sustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT
Definition	To work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.
Connectedness	Departments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Operational Excellence

Attend all required training sessions, including maintenance, safety, violence prevention, and leadership development.
Support Youth Sports programs, special events, and rentals by setting up and tearing down equipment, tents, bleachers, and garbage cans.
Receive and complete daily work orders based on priority and urgency.
Conduct routine safety checks on buildings, grounds, and equipment, filing safety reports as needed.
Perform general cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, window cleaning, restroom sanitation, carpet care, trash removal, and snow removal.
Assist with minor equipment, machinery, and vehicle repairs following Park District maintenance procedures.
Carry out routine maintenance tasks such as painting, building repairs, and custodial work in bathrooms, classrooms, offices, playgrounds, storage units, and scoreboards.
Support field and facility maintenance by mowing grass, trimming trees, clearing brush, and landscaping.
Assist in maintaining and cleaning RPS and Park District playgrounds, stadium sites, and athletic fields.
Help with landscape upkeep around Rockford Public Schools buildings, including bush trimming and general groundskeeping.
Operate tools and equipment such as snow blowers, leaf blowers, drills, and other hand tools safely and effectively.
Complete preventative maintenance tasks and building inspection checklists.
Provide general assistance to the Rockford Public Schools and Park District Grounds Team as needed.
Perform seasonal tasks such as leaf clean-up and snow removal.

Compliance

Attend weekly staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
Follow all departmental safety procedures and participate in required safety training programs..

Professional Relations

Interact professionally with patrons, customers, parents/guardians, and coworkers.
Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
Conduct regular check-ins and site visits with program participants and workplace supervisors.
Assist customers and program participants as needed.

Salary : $16

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