Part-Time/Seasonal Parks Maintenance Staff

Glen Ellyn Park District • Glen Ellyn, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent of Park & Facility Operations, Parks Foreman, and/or Crew Leader, the Seasonal Park Maintenance Staff will perform a variety of maintenance and landscaping tasks to provide safe and attractive parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields throughout the Park District. Duties include but are not limited to maintaining the grounds at our many parks and facilities; i.e. mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, watering, trash picking/collection, etc.; athletic field prep and set-up; special event set-up/take-down; minor repairs to park elements, playground equipment, etc. and other duties as assigned. This is an at-will position.

Requirements

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative to achieve safe, clean, and well-maintained parks and facilities.
• Candidates must be 18 or older with a valid IL Driver’s License, reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be in good physical condition to perform manual labor in various weather conditions including high heat/humidity and cold.
• Excellent eyesight including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus for extended periods of time.
• Strong voice, phone, and listening skill with the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (i.e. machinery or other alarms, equipment malfunction, phone or other communication device, etc.) Moderate exposure to noise from patrons, staff or equipment operation in adjacent areas.
• Strong sense of safety with effective communication skills and a desire to provide quality customer service are essential.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member on a crew.
• Candidates will need to pass background check following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous landscaping and/or maintenance experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Glen Ellyn area is a plus.
• General knowledge and use of hand and power tools as well as gasoline and electric powered equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the grounds at our many parks and facilities; i.e. mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, watering, trash picking/collection, etc.
• Athletic field prep and set-up
• Special event set-up/take-down
• Minor repairs to park elements, playground equipment, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Membership to Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center and Sunset Pool while actively employed
• (4) Free One-time Use Guest Passes for GEPD facilities (Ackerman/Holes & Knolls/Sunset Pool)
• Competitive Wages and Paid Training
• Refer a friend that is hired, and both receive $50 after 30 days of employment in good standing
• Recognition Incentives All Season
• Letter of Recommendation for college, internships, or future career opportunities
• Plus, you get to work and interact with friends, enjoy the outdoors, and make an impact in someone else’s life!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees