Landscape Maintenance Crew - Seasonal

Des Plaines Park District; Des Plaines (IL); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

No-cost facilities

Free pool pass

3 months fitness pass

Golf discounts

Résumé du poste

The Des Plaines Park District is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Crew – Seasonal to help maintain park grounds, fields and garden plots during the summer season. You will work early mornings and weekends.

Ideal candidates are 18+ years old, with a high school diploma preferred and a valid Illinois driver's license. This seasonal role supports district events and park operations and offers community-centered work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Related experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License required.

Responsabilités

• Maintains turf areas including mowing and trimming.
• Inspects parks, cleans up debris.
• Install and maintain landscape material such as flowers, trees, shrubs, grass, etc.
• Prune hedges and trees.
• Assists in landscape construction projects.
• Inspects, cleans, maintain and performs routine maintenance on related equipment.
• Cleans buildings and restrooms as needed.
• Performs safety inspections and repairs on athletic fields and parks.
• Constructs and performs daily maintenance on athletic fields.
• Performs support services at Park District and community events.
• Operates District vehicles and equipment.

Formation

High School Diploma Preferred

Description du poste

Job Details

Job Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016. Position Type: Seasonal. Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 hourly. Job Shift: Day.

ABOUT US

The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal.

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Landscape Maintenance Crew – Seasonal.

Grade: IV.

FLSA: Non-Exempt.

Department: Parks & Planning.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Landscape Maintenance Supervisor.

Supervises: N/A.

BASIC FUNCTION

Landscape maintenance staff ensures that the park grounds, athletic fields and garden plots are kept clean, attractive and safe throughout the summer season. This position works in the early morning and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintains turf areas including mowing and trimming.
• Inspects parks, cleans up debris.
• Install and maintain landscape material such as flowers, trees, shrubs, grass, etc.
• Prune hedges and trees.
• Assists in landscape construction projects.
• Inspects, cleans, maintain and performs routine maintenance on related equipment.
• Cleans buildings and restrooms as needed.
• Performs safety inspections and repairs on athletic fields and parks.
• Constructs and performs daily maintenance on athletic fields.
• Performs support services at Park District and community events.
• Operates District vehicles and equipment.

OTHER DUTIES

• Assist administrative staff with special maintenance requests.
• May be required to perform overtime work as requested or required, including weekends.
• Provides polite customer service to any park users if approached.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals.
• Coordinates activities to successfully collaborate with district staff performing maintenance in the same area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma Preferred.
• Experience: Related experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Certifications: Valid Illinois Driver’s License required.

PERKS & BENEFITS: SEASONAL STAFF

• All recreational facilities at no charge during active employment, discounts for dependents.
• A free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or family pass at 25% discount.
• 3 months free of a fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass.
• $5.00 off resident daily fees for golf facilities (including mini golf).

Des Plaines Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Des Plaines Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. If you need any special accommodations, please contact Human Resources at the Park District at 847-391-5099 or email at [e-mail] so that we may make the necessary arrangements for you.