Description:
Love Fixing Things? Join Our Fleet Maintenance Team!
Do you have a knack for keeping engines running smoothly? Enjoy working with trucks, tractors, and all kinds of equipment? If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and take on a hands-on, skilled role, Plainfield Park District wants YOU on our Fleet Maintenance Crew!
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100% Employer-Paid HMO BCBS Health Insurance OR low-cost PPO
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100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
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100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
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Free/Discounted Park District Programs
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Participation in the IMRF Pension Fund
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Work That Matters: Keep our fleet running so our parks stay beautiful and our community thrives!
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Diagnose and repair mechanical issues in trucks, autos, and gas/diesel-powered equipment (mowers, construction, landscaping—you name it!)
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Perform safety inspections and repairs on trucks, SUVs, tractors, and more
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Train operators on safe equipment usage
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Handle welding and fabrication for repairs
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Provide field repairs and road calls
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Organize and manage repair projects from start to finish, including maintenance logs
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Research cost estimates for materials and supplies
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Operate heavy equipment (trucks, snow removal, tractors)
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Weekend shifts may be required—because the fleet never sleeps!
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Technical knowledge and experience in fleet maintenance
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Ability to work independently and under general supervision
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Skilled in diagnostics, repairs, and safety practices
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A problem-solver who loves a challenge
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to keep our parks moving and make a real impact in your community. Apply today and start your next adventure with Plainfield Park District!
Plainfield Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of mechanical repair experience, (applicable certifications may enhance compensation.)
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Valid driver’s license.
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Experience with truck/district vehicles and small machinery repair (mowers, weed eaters, etc.).
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Familiarity of managing materials inventory and safety protocols.
