Grounds Maintenance - Part-Time

Wheaton Park District•Wheaton, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for a wide variety of light maintenance and custodial duties at the District parks and facilities.

Minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
Good communication and time management skills.
Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Must have and maintain: valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Continuously walk/move and position one’s self to perform maintenance.
Repetitive use of hands/arms, vibration and grasping while working with tools and equipment.
Move objects such as ladders, tools, equipment, etc. weighing up to 50 lbs., and over 50 lbs. with assistance.
Eye/hand coordination, and fine manipulation.
Must be able to drive.

Perform minor building and equipment repairs.
Paint and stain District property where needed.
Weed flowerbeds and grounds.
Hardscape and landscape duties.
Operate tractor, utility truck, hand tools, power tools, and other machinery as necessary.
Shovel snow and de-ice as needed.
Collect garbage and pick-up litter in parks.
Path and road maintenance, includes hot & cold patching, gravel road grading, and seal coat.
May be required to work special events.
Wear personal protective equipment for job function when needed.
Maintain effective two-way communication while dealing with concerns in the field with all district staff and immediate supervisor.
Carry two way or cell phone communication at all times while working.
Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.