Park Maintenance Technician: Training & Growth

PlainfieldPark District; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (HMO/PPO)

Dental insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Wellness program

Program discounts

IMRF pension

Job summary

Plainfield Park District seeks a base level park maintenance worker to perform routine upkeep of parks, facilities, and equipment under supervision. You will operate mowers, tractors, skid steers, and a variety of tools to keep fields and grounds safe and inviting for families and visitors.

This is an unskilled to semi-skilled role with opportunities to learn equipment care, perform preventive maintenance, and support daily park operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Practical knowledge or ability to obtain knowledge about equipment and tools used in maintenance operations.
• Ability and willingness to follow directions and work independently or as a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment including mowers, tractors, skid steers, and vehicles.
• Use hand and power tools and small engines.
• Inspect and report hazards and maintain facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain athletic fields, pools, buildings and grounds.
• Rake, haul, and remove debris; perform turf and landscape tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and park district standards.

Skills

Operate equipment

Hand & power tools

Work independently

Safety-minded

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Skid steers

Vehicles

Job description

Plainfield Park District seeks a base level park maintenance worker to perform routine upkeep of parks, facilities, and equipment under supervision. You will operate mowers, tractors, skid steers, and a variety of tools to keep fields and grounds safe and inviting for families and visitors.

This is an unskilled to semi-skilled role with opportunities to learn equipment care, perform preventive maintenance, and support daily park operations.