Maintenance Worker I - Athletic Fields
About The Position
The Maintenance I – Athletic Fields position is responsible for maintaining athletic fields, park grounds, and recreational facilities to provide safe, attractive, and game-ready spaces for the community. The Maintenance Worker I – Athletic Field is responsible for the following duties, but not limited to: Maintains athletic fields including lining and grooming of fields, fences, dugouts, goals, infields, bases and nets Field preparation and maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, and dragging athletic fields to ensure they are game-ready Measure and lay out field markings for various sports, such as soccer, baseball, and football, according to official specifications Perform turf care and repair, including seeding, fertilizing, and applying topdressing to maintain optimal playing conditions Conduct routine safety inspections of athletic fields, bleachers, and surrounding areas to ensure a safe environment for users Performs general preventive maintenance and repair Needs to be familiar with heavy equipment operation Removes garbage and disposes of properly Performs all seasonal work assignments (e.g. snow removal, salting, ice rink maintenance, etc.). Performs set-up and tear-down for programs and special events Maintains all tools, equipment, and machinery as necessary Routinely inspects park furnishings and landscaping (walkways, parking lots, picnic tables, bleachers, grills, benches, backstops, etc.). Identifies and repairs or reports any failures or hazards
Requirements
- Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- at least 1-2 years of relevant experience.
- A valid IL Driver’s License is required.
- Must obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Illinois turf pesticide applicators license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintains athletic fields including lining and grooming of fields, fences, dugouts, goals, infields, bases and nets
- Field preparation and maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, and dragging athletic fields to ensure they are game-ready
- Measure and lay out field markings for various sports, such as soccer, baseball, and football, according to official specifications
- Perform turf care and repair, including seeding, fertilizing, and applying topdressing to maintain optimal playing conditions
- Conduct routine safety inspections of athletic fields, bleachers, and surrounding areas to ensure a safe environment for users
- Performs general preventive maintenance and repair
- Needs to be familiar with heavy equipment operation
- Removes garbage and disposes of properly
- Performs all seasonal work assignments (e.g. snow removal, salting, ice rink maintenance, etc.)
- Performs set-up and tear-down for programs and special events
- Maintains all tools, equipment, and machinery as necessary
- Routinely inspects park furnishings and landscaping (walkways, parking lots, picnic tables, bleachers, grills, benches, backstops, etc.)
- Identifies and repairs or reports any failures or hazards
Benefits
- Medical Coverage, PPO or HMO
- Prescription Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Reimbursement Program
- Life Insurance (basic & voluntary)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)
- Pension / Defined Benefit Plan (IMRF)
- 457 Plan / Defined Contribution Plan
- ROTH IRA & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Holidays, Personal Days, Vacation, Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Park District Facility Discounts and Usage Benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
