Parks Grounds Seasonal Laborer

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Seasonal Parks Laborer, where you will engage in diverse park maintenance tasks. This part-time role offers an opportunity to work outdoors while contributing to the beautification of community parks. Responsibilities include turf maintenance, landscaping, and general cleaning, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all visitors. Enjoy the flexibility of a seasonal position with varied hours and the chance to participate in special events. In addition to a competitive hourly wage, you can choose from various membership perks that enhance your leisure time. If you have a passion for outdoor work and community service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Ski & Snow Boarding Season Pass

LIFECENTER membership

Apple Orchard Golf Course membership

Bartlett Aquatic Center membership

Facility and program discounts

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Prefer previous relevant maintenance and grounds experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform turf maintenance, including mowing and trimming park areas.
• Assist in landscaping work, including planting and maintaining beds.
• General cleaning and minor maintenance within park facilities.

Skills

Park maintenance

Landscaping

General cleaning

Safety compliance

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Zero-turn mower

String trimmer

General maintenance tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bartlett Parks - Bartlett, IL

Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.50

Part-Time Job Opportunity:

Job Summary:

The Seasonal Parks Laborer employee is directed to perform a variety of basic park maintenance and grounds tasks in a variety of areas as needed. This is an at-will position. Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Turf maintenance – zero-turn and push mowing, string trimming of park areas, and assist in repairing or establishing new turf.
• Landscaping work – assist in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers; maintaining landscape beds through mulching and pulling weeds.
• General painting of amenities, buildings, playground equipment, etc.
• Athletic field maintenance – assist in striping fields, grooming infields, home plate and pitching mound repairs, bench repairs, etc.
• Playground maintenance – assist with repair and maintenance of playground equipment.
• General cleaning and minor maintenance within park facilities.
• Remove garbage from parks and facilities.
• Attend District-wide part-time staff orientations, crisis trainings and office staff trainings as directed.
• Personal protective equipment provided by the District must be used at all appropriate times.
• Observe and follow all Park District safety policies and regulations. The safety of staff and participants is a continuing responsibility of all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including working special events and 4th of July festival weekend.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years old. Prefer previous relevant maintenance and grounds experience. Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License and be able to provide own transportation.

Schedule & Pay:

This is a part-time, seasonal position (approx. now through October). Hours will vary with possible weekends and evenings as needed. Hiring rate starting at $16.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

Benefits:

In exchange for your time and talent, part-time employees may select ONE of the following single memberships:

• Ski & Snow Boarding Season Pass
• LIFECENTER (includes Splash Central)
• Apple Orchard Golf Course
• Bartlett Aquatic Center
• PLUS applicable facility and program discounts

The Bartlett Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.