Parks Grounds Seasonal Laborer
About The Position
The Seasonal Parks Laborer employee is directed to perform a variety of basic park maintenance and grounds tasks in a variety of areas as needed. This is an at-will position. Other duties and responsibilities include: Turf maintenance – zero-turn and push mowing, string trimming of park areas, and assist in repairing or establishing new turf. Landscaping work – assist in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers; maintaining landscape beds through mulching and pulling weeds. General painting of amenities, buildings, playground equipment, etc. Athletic field maintenance – assist in striping fields, grooming infields, home plate and pitching mound repairs, bench repairs, etc. Playground maintenance – assist with repair and maintenance of playground equipment. General cleaning and minor maintenance within park facilities. Remove garbage from parks and facilities. Attend District-wide part-time staff orientations, crisis trainings and office staff trainings as directed. Personal protective equipment provided by the District must be used at all appropriate times. Observe and follow all Park District safety policies and regulations. The safety of staff and participants is a continuing responsibility of all employees. Perform other duties as assigned, including working special events and 4th of July festival weekend.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License and be able to provide own transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer previous relevant maintenance and grounds experience.
Responsibilities
- Turf maintenance – zero-turn and push mowing, string trimming of park areas, and assist in repairing or establishing new turf.
- Landscaping work – assist in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers; maintaining landscape beds through mulching and pulling weeds.
- General painting of amenities, buildings, playground equipment, etc.
- Athletic field maintenance – assist in striping fields, grooming infields, home plate and pitching mound repairs, bench repairs, etc.
- Playground maintenance – assist with repair and maintenance of playground equipment.
- General cleaning and minor maintenance within park facilities.
- Remove garbage from parks and facilities.
- Attend District-wide part-time staff orientations, crisis trainings and office staff trainings as directed.
- Personal protective equipment provided by the District must be used at all appropriate times.
- Observe and follow all Park District safety policies and regulations. The safety of staff and participants is a continuing responsibility of all employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including working special events and 4th of July festival weekend.
Benefits
- In exchange for your time and talent, part-time employees may Select ONE of the following single memberships:
- Ski & Snow Boarding Season Pass
- LIFECENTER (includes Splash Central)
- Apple Orchard Golf Course
- Bartlett Aquatic Center
- PLUS applicable facility and program discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
