Maintenance Worker I

Parkridge Health System; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickleave

Employee wellness and engagement

Job summary

City of Park Ridge is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance worker to maintain parks, streetscapes, and public spaces across the community. You will operate lawn care equipment, perform minor repairs, and assist with snow removal and other public works tasks.

Join a team that prides itself on service, safety, and reliability. The role is full-time, on-site, with competitive benefits and opportunities to contribute to essential city infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, public works, or related fields.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turf, landscaped areas, and flower beds throughout the City.
• Operate mowers, trimmers, blowers, aerators, chainsaws, spray equipment, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Safely operate heavy and light construction equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on assigned equipment.
• Assist with snow and ice control operations.
• Support street, water, sewer, hydrant, and other Public Works maintenance activities as needed.
• Perform general road and infrastructure maintenance, including asphalt and concrete repairs, vegetation control, and storm sewer maintenance.
• Respond to after-hours and on-call needs as assigned.

Skills

Public works experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain turf, landscaped areas, and flower beds throughout the City


• Operate mowers, trimmers, blowers, aerators, chainsaws, spray equipment, and other grounds maintenance equipment


• Safely operate heavy and light construction equipment, machinery, and tools


• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on assigned equipment


• Assist with snow and ice control operations


• Support street, water, sewer, hydrant, and other Public Works maintenance activities as needed


• Perform general road and infrastructure maintenance, including asphalt and concrete repairs, vegetation control, and storm sewer maintenance


• Respond to after-hours and on-call needs as assigned

Ideal Candidates Have:

• Experience in construction, public works, or related fields.


• Ability to work in various weather conditions and handle physically demanding tasks.


• Strong teamwork skills and a commitment to safety.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a team that takes pride in maintaining Park Ridge's public spaces, infrastructure, and essential services. We offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave


• Employee wellness and engagement programs

*The City of Park Ridge typically hires at the starting point of the stated salary range; however, we value experience and qualifications and encourage all interested applicants to apply.

The City of Park Ridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law, including the Illinois Human Rights Act.