Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician

Glenview; Glenview (IL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Pension / Defined Benefit Plan (IMRF)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Glenview Park District is seeking a Maintenance Worker I – Athletic Fields to maintain athletic fields, park grounds, and facilities, ensuring safe, attractive, and game-ready spaces for the community.

This full-time, year-round role requires a HS diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of relevant experience, plus a valid IL driver’s license. Seasonal duties include snow removal; operate heavy equipment and perform routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• A valid IL Driver’s License is required.
• Illinois turf pesticide applicators license preferred. Must obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains athletic fields, including lining, grooming, fences, goals, and nets.
• Prepares fields through mowing, trimming, edging, and dragging to be game-ready.
• Measures and lays out field markings for soccer, baseball, football per specs.
• Performs turf care: seeding, fertilizing, topdressing.
• Conducts routine safety inspections of fields and facilities.
• Operates heavy equipment; performs preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with seasonal tasks (snow removal, salting, ice rink maintenance).
• Sets up and tears down for programs and events.
• Maintains tools and equipment; inspects park furnishings and landscaping.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Illinois Driver’s License

Tools

Illinois turf pesticide applicators license (preferred)

First Aid/CPR/AED certification (upon hire)

Job description

The Glenview Park District is seeking a Maintenance Worker I – Athletic Fields to maintain athletic fields, park grounds, and facilities, ensuring safe, attractive, and game-ready spaces for the community.

This full-time, year-round role requires a HS diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of relevant experience, plus a valid IL driver’s license. Seasonal duties include snow removal; operate heavy equipment and perform routine maintenance.