Building & Grounds Maintenance Seasonal
About The Position
The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal. Building & grounds staff ensures that the Lake Park grounds, marina and club house, Lakeview Center, Prairie Lakes & Mountain View are kept clean, attractive and safe throughout the summer season. This position works in the early morning and weekends. Seasonal (March 1-October 31)
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Driver’s License
- CPR certified upon hire
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma Preferred
- Related experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform custodial cleaning of restrooms, picnic shelters and the Lake Park Club House, and Lakeview Center
- Ensure Prairie Lakes grounds and fields are free of debris.
- Maintain Mountain View Batting Cage, Skate Park, and Mini Golf areas in kempt manner.
- Clean and pressure wash picnic areas.
- Pick-up debris and empty garbage cans.
- Pick-up of Seaweed around Lake Opeka Perimeter.
- Maintains turf areas including mowing and trimming.
- Inspects parks, cleans up debris.
- Mulch and edge tree beds, prune hedges and trees.
- Inspects, cleans, maintain and performs routine maintenance on related equipment.
- Performs support services at Park District and community events.
- Operates district vehicles and equipment.
- Assist administrative staff with special maintenance requests.
- May be required to perform overtime work as requested or required, including weekends.
- Provides polite customer service to any park users if approached.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals
- Coordinates activities to successfully collaborate with district staff performing maintenance in the same area.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- All recreational facilities at no charge during active employment, discounts for dependents
- A free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or family pass at 50% discount
- 3 months free of a fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass
- 50% discount on general programs at resident rates
- Contractual classes/programs at a discounted rate
- $3.00 off resident daily fees for golf facilities (including mini golf)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
