This website uses cookies to customize and improve your experience. If you are a California resident, you may be entitled to certain rights regarding your personal information. Additional information about our data collection practices and location specific notices is available on our privacy policy.XAccept CookiesThis website uses cookies to customize and improve your experience. If you are a California resident, you may be entitled to certain rights regarding your personal information. Additional information about our data collection practices and location specific notices is available on our privacy policy.XAccept CookiesProject Specialist 1Job DetailsJob LocationParks Bldg - Wheeling, ILSalary Range$21.00 - $24.00 HourlyDescriptionJob Title: Projects Specialist IJob Status: Full Time - Non-ExemptDivision: Parks and Recreation ServicesPrimary Work Location: Parks and Facility Services BuildingReports To: Projects ForemanSupervisory Responsibility: NonePosition SummaryThe Projects Specialist I is responsible for working on 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.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.
QualificationsPosition RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent, with three (3) years' experience in related field of property and facility maintenance and repairs or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Minimum high school graduate. Experience in maintenance repair and construction field desired.Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
A valid Illinois driver's license is required.
Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.
Knowledge
Good working knowledge of landscape and grounds, maintenance tools, equipment, shop and field practices.
Pesticide license preferred.
Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements 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 of the job.
Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tool, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions
Most activities will be performed outdoors.
Driving to other park facilities will require the worker to be outside.
Employee may be exposed to cleaning agents and toner chemicals.
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