Outdoor Parks Groundskeeper – Turf & Landscaping

Deerfield Park District; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Fitness center pass

Pool pass

Employee activities access

Job summary

The Deerfield Park District is seeking a Groundskeeper to join our outdoor maintenance team in Deerfield, IL. Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Parks, you will maintain parks, athletic fields, landscaping, and facilities, performing turf care, winterizing, and basic building upkeep.

We offer a full-time, non-exempt role with a competitive hourly pay range ($20–$25) and a strong benefits package including pension, vacation, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus specialized training in park management, sports turf management, or horticulture.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform outdoor work in all conditions, including exposure to chemicals and weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance of parks, landscaping, buildings, playgrounds, and athletic fields.
• Handle turf maintenance including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, aerating, irrigation, overseeding, sod installation, and establishing new turf.
• Perform landscaping maintenance such as tree, shrub, and flower planting, pruning, removals, fertilization, and irrigation.
• Apply chemical controls including pre- and post-emergent herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Remove garbage, debris, and refuse from parks, grounds, playgrounds, shelters, athletic fields, and pool areas.
• Set up, take down, and maintain outdoor ice rinks and warming shelters.

Education

High School Diploma

Pesticide Operator License (IDOA)

Job description

The Deerfield Park District is seeking a Groundskeeper to join our outdoor maintenance team in Deerfield, IL. Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Parks, you will maintain parks, athletic fields, landscaping, and facilities, performing turf care, winterizing, and basic building upkeep.

We offer a full-time, non-exempt role with a competitive hourly pay range ($20–$25) and a strong benefits package including pension, vacation, and health coverage.