Park Maintenance

Description

Title Park Maintenance 1 Department Park Maintenance Status Seasonal Office Location Various Reports To Zone Supervisor Wage $17/hour Length of Season March-November Position Description
Ensures the Rockford Park District's parks are safe, clean, and enjoyable through proper maintenance and operation practices.

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES Agency VisionTo be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.Agency MissionThe Rockford Park District is in business to "help people enjoy life" by providing a quality park and recreation system.Vision & Planning SystemThe 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 SystemEvery 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 SystemLeadership 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 StatementThe 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 DefinitionSustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.


ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT DefinitionTo work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.ConnectednessDepartments 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

• Receives and completes daily work orders as directed.
• Performs maintenance duties to the buildings, grounds, and equipment according to required specifications for safety and appearance.
• Performs routine cleaning of building, floors, windows, restrooms, carpets, trash removal, grounds, sidewalks, and trash pick-up
• Maintains the park area by trimming trees, clearing brush and landscaping the property as required.
• Effectively and safely operates pole saw, table saws, band saws, drills, string trimmers, landscape blowers and other hand tools as required to get the job done.
• Basic painting including picnic tables, trash cans and shelters.
• Ensures that all work performed is conducted in a safe and timely manner adhering to standards of cleanliness and effective equipment utilization.
• Utilize the Rockford Park District's HRIS system for all HR and payroll-related requirements and to accurately clock in and out for all shifts.
• Assists with delivery of supplies to various buildings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety/Inspection

• Become thoroughly familiar with the Safety Manual contents.
• Performs frequent routine safety checks on buildings, grounds, and equipment; files safety reports as required.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all general and departmental - specific safety rules.
• Inspect work areas (use checklists) for compliance with safe work practices and rules.

Requirements

Education/Experience High School Diploma or GED


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:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Ability to follow direction from Maintenance Supervisor
• Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations
• Ability to provide customers with expert care, sensitive consideration and efficient service.
• Good communication skills including expressive, written, and receptive.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (can be obtained through the Rockford Park District).
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements
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 in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally
  • Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently
  • Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Must be able to perform moderately physically intensive tasks, potentially including any combination of the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Exposure to Dirt
• Potential Exposure to hazardous chemicals (training on working with said chemicals will be provided)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, and equipment hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Work Environment
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:

Exposure to heat, cold, and other weather elements.