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Preserve District in IL seeks maintenance superintendent

Deadline: June 8, 2007

Lake County Forest Preserve District

Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance Operations

Full-Time

Starting Salary Range: $51,813 - $64,818

Location: Wauconda, IL

The Assistant Superintendent estimates, plans, schedules, inspects and supervises completion of grounds and facility maintenance activities, minor natural resources and facility repairs and assists with management and project coordination of the Youth Conservation Program. Monitors jobs and projects to ensure they comply with work requests and determines needed changes. Encourages full compliance with District safety rules.

EXPERIENCE:

Associate's degree in park management, natural resource management, conservation, horticulture or closely related field. Five years experience in the supervision of employees in the maintenance of parks and recreation facilities. Working knowledge of the principals and practices used in park management; working knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in the field. Must possess an Illinois Public Pesticide Applicator license. Ability to obtain certification as a National Playground Safety Inspector. Must possess valid driver's license.

HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Interest in Forest Preserve employment can be indicated by submitting a resume with salary history or completed Forest Preserve employment application. Applications are available at www.LCFPD.org and Lake County Forest Preserve District, Human Resources Department, 2000 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Libertyville, IL 60048, 847/367-6640, and must be received by June 8, 2007.

Applications are accepted only for posted positions. Complete a job interest card for other positions for which you are interested. The card will be kept on file for six months pending an opening, and will be mailed to you should an opening occur.

LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Lake County Forest Preserve District was created in 1958 and provides over 25,000-acres in a county-wide system of natural, cultural and recreational resources. Governed under Illinois law as a special purpose unit of government, the mission of the Forest Preserve District is to preserve a dynamic and unique system of diverse natural and cultural resources, and to develop innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities of regional value, while exercising environmental and fiscal responsibility.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Date posted: May 11, 2007

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