Outdoor Parks Grounds & Field Technician

oakbrookpark; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Central Park Campus Membership

Discounts on programming

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Oak Brook Park District is seeking seasonal, part-time Parks crew members to work outdoors and help maintain parks, athletic fields, and landscaping. The position offers approximately 24 hours per week with weekday shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Some evenings and weekends may be required for events, field prep, and snow removal. You will learn planting, maintenance techniques, and safety practices while supporting the district’s services and community programs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years of age and in good physical condition with sufficient strength to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Valid Illinois State Drivers License (Class D)

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Superintendent of Parks regularly on Park District matters.
• Perform landscape maintenance operations for the Park District, including athletic field maintenance and landscape maintenance.
• Assist Recreation Department requests for set-up, construction, and repair of special event props.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer services skills in all communications.
• Support the District’s safety initiative by following policies, attending training, reporting hazards.
• Promote diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace.
• Perform the job in a safe manner and in compliance.

Skills

Outdoor work

Lifting 50 lbs

Customer service

Education

Age 17+

Illinois Driver's License (Class D)

Job description

Oak Brook Park District is seeking seasonal, part-time Parks crew members to work outdoors and help maintain parks, athletic fields, and landscaping. The position offers approximately 24 hours per week with weekday shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Some evenings and weekends may be required for events, field prep, and snow removal. You will learn planting, maintenance techniques, and safety practices while supporting the district’s services and community programs.