Parks Grounds Technician (Part-Time)

Wheaton Park District; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

Paid time off

Fitness center access

Pools access

Cosley Zoo entrance

Job summary

The Wheaton Park District is seeking a part-time maintenance and custodial worker to support district parks and facilities. You will perform light maintenance, landscaping tasks, trash collection, snow removal, and operate basic tools and equipment, all while delivering friendly customer service to staff and park visitors.

The role is 28 hours per week, Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, with a path toward IMRF pension and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Must have good communication and time management skills.
• Must be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Attend work site as scheduled; be available for other shifts and overtime.
• Perform minor building and equipment repairs.
• Paint and stain district property as needed.
• Weed flowerbeds and grounds.
• Hardscape and landscape duties.
• Operate tractor, utility truck, hand tools, power tools, and other machinery.
• Shovel snow and de-ice as needed.
• Collect garbage and litter in parks.
• Maintain trails and roads (patching, grading, seal coat).
• May be required to work special events.
• Wear PPE as required and maintain safety.
• Maintain two-way communication with staff and supervisor.
• Carry two-way or cell phone communication at all times.
• Provide high quality customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Calm under pressure

Job description

The Wheaton Park District is seeking a part-time maintenance and custodial worker to support district parks and facilities. You will perform light maintenance, landscaping tasks, trash collection, snow removal, and operate basic tools and equipment, all while delivering friendly customer service to staff and park visitors.

The role is 28 hours per week, Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, with a path toward IMRF pension and paid time off.