Des Plaines Parks hires new supervisor

The Des Plaines Park District announced the appointment of Kenneth Rochau to the position of Assistant Building Services Supervisor.

Rochau has an Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker. He has also completed several courses toward becoming a Stationary Engineer. Rochau has worked as a Building Engineer for The Westin Hotel in Chicago, and has electrical, HVAC, boiler, cooling tower, and general building maintenance experience and expertise.

At the Des Plaines Park District, Rochau will be responsible for the daily maintenance at The Administrative and Leisure Center, Prairie Lakes Community Center, the field houses at West and Arndt Parks and The Golf Center Des Plaines.

He will manage a full time staff of four and a seasonal part time custodial staff, and work closely with the Recreation Staff meeting special building needs and requests.

For more information about Des Plaines Park District facilities, visit www.DPParks.org.