Maintenance Technician 1

Maintenance Technician 1

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of park labor duties to maintain and/or repair park properties and equipment.  Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing the duties outlined in this analysis. Maintenance Technicians are full-time employees and work is performed at a moderate, constant pace, but may vary slightly depending on the demands of the job required.  Maintenance Technicians may perform duties in the medium heavy work level (lifting 75 lbs. frequently).

Qualifications:

High School graduate with a minimum of two years' experience in park district maintenance or a related field is required.  Basic knowledge and experience in grounds or facility maintenance is required.  An operator’s license for application of herbicides is required within 90 days after employment begins. A certified pool operator’s license will be required within one year after that same date. A valid Illinois driver’s license with no revocation or suspension within the last three years. A pre-placement physical is required.

Immediate Supervisor:

Maintenance Technicians are directly responsible to the Superintendent of Parks & Facilities and or Parks Foreman.

Essential Functions:

1. Mowing park district turf.
2. Operation of park district vehicles and machinery.
3. General road repair: asphalt patching.
4. Turf maintenance – fertilizing, seeding, aerating, weed eradicating.
5. Snow and ice removal.
6. Planting and trimming of trees and shrubs.
7. Maintenance of outdoor winter facilities.
8. Repairing and installing park and playground equipment and site amenities.
9. Sports field preparation including dragging, rolling, and marking lines.
10. Removing all garbage and refuse materials from parks and facilities.
11. Repair and routine maintenance of two outdoor pools.
12. Positive interaction and cooperation with all staff and the public.
13. Routine park and facility cleaning and maintenance.
14. Participation in the Park District Safety Program and its directives.

Marginal Functions:

1. Assisting landscape specialists and contractors with horticulture tasks.
2. Assisting project specialists with repair of park buildings, roofs, doors, windows and electrical or plumbing work.
3. Attend some Board meetings.

Psychological Considerations:

Worker must work closely with co-workers.  Worker must work around general population/park patrons in public areas. Worker must work under supervision and direction of superiors.

Physiological Considerations:

Worker may be exposed to chemicals i.e., fertilizers, herbicides, cleaning materials, etc.

Environmental Considerations:

Worker is exposed to outside weather conditions most of the time, including extreme heat and cold, snow, rain and ice.  Protective clothing is required as follows: earplugs, ear covers, helmets, respirators, safety goggles/glasses, back supporter belts, leather type work boots, protective gloves, disposable chemical coveralls.

Cognitive Considerations:

Worker must be able to follow directions from supervisor with safe follow through.  Worker must use good safety awareness and judgment.

NON-EXEMPT                                                              Salary Range $48,000 - $53,000

Open Until Filled.

Revised 6/2026