Parks Maintenance / Laborer (Part-Time)

White Water Canyon Park; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tinley Fitness Center membership

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

White Water Canyon Water Park

Canine Campus Dog Park

Job summary

Tinley Park-Park District in Tinley Park, IL is hiring for Park Maintenance - Part Time. The role covers general park and facilities upkeep, including mowing, custodial work, and athletic field maintenance, along with snow removal and routine maintenance projects.

Ideal candidates are reliable, organized, and able to work in varying weather. A valid driver's license is required; CPR certification must be obtained within six months of hire, and pre-employment physical and drug screening will be

Qualifications

• Reliable, well-motivated and organized with good decision making.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Valid, clean drivers license at all times.
• CPR certification required within six months of hire.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general park and facilities maintenance and cleanup, including mowing.
• Carry out custodial duties and athletic field maintenance.
• Snow removal and routine maintenance tasks as needed.
• Assist with special projects and improvements.

Skills

Hand tools knowledge

Small machinery knowledge

Leadership skills

Reliable and organized

Education

CPR certification

Tools

Hand tools

Small machinery

Job description

NOW HIRING

Park Maintenance - Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Park Maintenance employee is responsible for performing general park and facilities maintenance and cleanup. This includes mowing, as well as custodial and athletic field maintenance. The position is also responsible for snow removal, routine tasks in general maintenance, and projects.

LOCATION

Tinley Park-Park District, Parks Department Maintenance Garage, 16801 S. 80th Ave.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualified individual should be well motivated, reliable and organized, possessing good decision making and leadership skills. Basic knowledge of hand tools and small machinery a plus. Must be willing to work in various weather conditions and pass pre-employment physical and drug screening. The qualified individual must hold a valid, clean driver's license at all times. CPR certification is required and must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Certification must be maintained throughout employment.

The current schedule for this year round, part-time position is as follows:

Fall/Winter Schedule, September 1st through March 31st (approx. 24 hours/week)

• Two (2) weekdays (7:30am - 3:30pm with an hour unpaid lunch break)
• Two (2) weekend days (7am - noon)

Spring Schedule, April 1st through May 31st (approx. 29 hours/week)

• Three (3) weekdays (7:30am - 3:30pm with an hour unpaid lunch break)
• Two (2) weekend days (7am - noon)

Summer Schedule, June 1st through August 30th (approx. 40 hours/week)

• Five (5) weekdays (7:30am - 3:30pm with an hour unpaid lunch break)
• One (1) weekend day (7am - noon)

INCENTIVES

This is an IMRF qualifying position with part time leave accruing monthly. The wage range for this position is $16.00-$20.00 per hour and includes complimentary membership benefits to Tinley Fitness Center, Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, White Water Canyon Water Park, and Canine Campus Dog Park. The entry-level wage for all new hires will be $16.00 per hour.

ABOUT US

The Tinley Park-Park District is an award-winning public agency that provides its 55,000 residents with a wide variety of recreation facilities, programs, events, parks, and open spaces. The Park District maintains over 40 parks, 33 ball fields, and several facilities which include the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, Tinley Fitness, White Water Canyon Water Park, Canine Campus Dog Park, Tinley Junction Miniature Golf & Batting Cages, Vogt Visual Arts Center, and the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center.

CLOSING DATE

Position is open until filled.