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Batavia Park District · 4 weeks ago

Park Technician

Batavia Park District is a recognized leader in providing recreational opportunities and maintaining open spaces. The Park Technician is responsible for the general maintenance of District facilities, landscapes, and open spaces, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for the community.

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Responsibilities

General landscape, maintenance and horticulture duties within parks and open space throughout the year. This includes but is not limited to; watering, mulching, mowing, weeding, trimming plants and leaf & tree removal
Responsible for snow removal from parking lots and walk ways, ice rinks and salting of high traffic areas during winter months
Operate park district vehicles and heavy motorized equipment; perform pre-trip inspection of vehicles and equipment
Remove all garbage and trash from parks and playgrounds
Restroom/bathroom maintenance as needed
Assist with site improvement and special projects such as fencing, borders, and playground construction
Prepare ball fields as needed, paint athletic lines
Assist with special event set up and take downs including but not limited to banner hanging, fencing, lighting, sound systems, transporting equipment, table and chair setup/take down and trash collection
Perform general maintenance of district vehicles and equipment such as filling vehicle tires with air and sharpening blades on mowers, saws and weed, grease, oil and filter changes, wash vehicles and equipment as needed
On-call duty for after hour and inclement weather response
Perform all jobs and tasks within guidelines and rules of District’s safety program
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Landscape maintenanceEquipment operationValid Illinois Driver’s LicenseHorticulture knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

Three months experience in landscape maintenance or related field is required
Knowledge of equipment, material and supplies used in grounds maintenance
Ability to operate hand and self-propelled power equipment
Valid Illinois Driver's License
Ability to follow directions and complete project with limited supervision
Ability to communicate with public and patrons

Benefits

IMRF pension/retirement plan
Paid days off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays & floating holidays)
Medical, dental and life insurance
In-house park district activities for employee and family
Much much more!

Company

Batavia Park District

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Park Batavia District focuses on creating lasting experiences in parks and recreation by organizing various fun full events & kids clubs.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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