Project Specialist 1
Summary
Projects Specialist I handles construction, repair, and maintenance across parks and facilities, including playground installation, building maintenance, and winter snow removal. Most work is performed outdoors under the Projects Foreman's supervision.
Job Title: Projects Specialist I
Job Status: Full Time – Non-Exempt
Department: Parks and Recreation Services
Primary Work Location: Parks and Facility Services Building
Reports To: Projects Foreman
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Position Summary
The Project Specialist I is responsible for working on the district wide projects and repairs in parks and facilities; maintenance projects, construction projects, and special events for agency facilities and parks. The Projects Specialist I is under the direct supervision of the Projects Foreman. Most activities will be performed outdoors.
Essential Job Duties
• Performs construction duties, including but not limited to, plastering, painting, drywall, flooring, masonry and tuck pointing, concrete flat work, footings, park site amenity installation, playground equipment installation, fences, and bridges.
• Performs duties on specific projects for a group of parks specialists, giving direction, advising, and answering questions.
• Constructs playgrounds.
• Provides preventive maintenance and a variety of rough and finish carpentry and general building construction for Park District buildings and grounds.
• Maintains a pro-active approach to safety and risk management. Involved in creating, implementing, and evaluating sound risk management policies and procedures. Is prepared and cooperative with annual loss control review process.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Estimates equipment and material needs for specific job assignments.
• Assists with providing input and monitoring budgets for district projects
• Purchases, maintains and oversees inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Submits and maintains accurate records and reports
• Assists inspectors and other district employees on building code compliance.
• Inspects parks and building facilities on a weekly or daily basis.
• Performs general park and building maintenance, construction, and special setups as assigned.
• Snow removal in winter months.
• Participates in required training and safety programs as established by the Wheeling Park District.
• Supports and exhibits the organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition and appreciation, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
• Performs special projects or other duties as assigned.