Park Maintenance II Trades

Summary: The Park Maintenance II – Trades position is responsible for inspection, ongoing maintenance, and completion of assigned parks and facility repairs. Responsible for completing daily tasks, as directed by a Parks Manager, and assigned by the Park Maintenance Crew Leader. Based on trades specialty, projects may be assigned and related to electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, or masonry. Other responsibilities include offering suggestions and recommendations to improve job efficiency and quality, while following Park District policies and procedures, and completing work in the best interests of the district.

Supervisory Responsibilities: May train and provide direction to other full-time, part-time and seasonal employees as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Based on Trade skill, performs plumbing-related tasks and/or electrical-related tasks, or other specific trade skill in the installing, maintenance, and repair of park and facility systems and components.
• Plumbing-specific trade-task if assigned; maintain and repair field irrigation systems.
• Inspect, repair, construct and clean all park amenities.
• Inspect, repair and painting of all facilities and equipment.
• Install, inspect and repair playground equipment.
• Set up and maintain aquatic areas and activities.
• Maintain all equipment and hand tools used.
• Remove snow from designated parking lots, roads, and sidewalks, driveways and paths.
• Carry out all park labor duties as assigned
• Provide positive customer service to patrons in the parks and general public; including addressing patron concerns.
• Communicate matters of departmental interest or importance to the Park Operations Manager, Parks Landscape Manager or the Park Maintenance Crew Leader in a timely manner.
• Remove and properly dispose of all trash and refuse from park grounds.
• Attend seminars and workshops to provide for professional growth.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• May assist with turf Maintenance- mowing, using walk-behind and riding equipment, fertilizing, seeding, sodding and aerating
• May assist with planting, maintenance and removal of all landscape material including large trees.
• May assist with maintenance of softball and baseball diamonds, soccer and football fields and tennis courts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.