What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician 3 – Foresty position at the Rockford Park District?

Title	Maintenance Technician 3 – Forestry
Department	Operations Maintenance
Status	Full Time
Office Location	Talcott Maintenance Shop
Reports To	Maintenance Supervisor - Forestry
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Position Description	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.

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

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.

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