PART-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER - RECREATION (ATHLETICS)

Village of Orland Park; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Village of Orland Park is seeking a Part-Time Maintenance Worker for Recreation (Athletics). This role maintains parks and grounds, lays sod and athletic fields, and services fences, lights, and dugouts. Winter duties include snow removal.

Typical schedule ranges around 20–29 hours per week based on activity needs. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–4 years related maintenance experience, a valid IL driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2–4 years of related maintenance experience.
• Ability to use hand tools and operate gasoline/electric powered equipment.
• Ability to diagnose equipment and mechanical malfunctions; follow instructions.
• Maintain effective working relationships; manage time; lift up to 50 lbs and push 90 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turf areas and restore grounds on village properties.
• Install, mow and treat sod; lay out athletic fields and play areas.
• Install, maintain and repair fences, stands, lights, dugouts and related items.
• Shovel, snow blow, and apply salt during winter weather as needed.

Skills

Independence

Tool handling

Equipment operation

Mechanical diagnosis

Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Illinois Driver's License

Illinois Pesticide Operators license (as required)

Job description

PART-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER - RECREATION (ATHLETICS)

Opportunity at a Glance

The Village of Orland Park's Athletics Division of our Recreation and Parks Department has an immediate opening for a responsible, enthusiastic Part-Time Maintenance employee to perform outdoor maintenance of all parks and grounds owned by the village.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance work on village-owned properties including but not limited to the restoration and maintenance of turf areas; install, mow and treat sod; lay out athletic fields and play areas; install, maintain and repair fences, stands, lights, dugouts and related appurtenances along with other duties as assigned. During inclement weather, shoveling, snow blowing, and salting during snow events is also a duty of this position.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent along with 2-4 years of related maintenance experience and the ability to work independently. Skill in the use of hand tools and in the operation of gasoline and electric powered equipment; the ability to diagnose equipment and mechanical malfunctions; and working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment is preferred. This position also requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to work within time constraints; to follow verbal and written instructions; to maintain composure in emergency situations; and to make accurate arithmetic computations. A valid Illinois Driver’s License is also required. Must have the ability to acquire an Illinois Pesticide Operators license as scheduled. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to frequently walk, perform overhead work, bend stoop, and kneel. The employee must be able to lift, carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 90 pounds. The employee will occasionally drive and use heavy machinery. This position is required to work both inside and outside depending on the assignment. Employees in this position may be exposed to inclement weather, heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.

This position is scheduled approximately 20-29 hours per week based on operational needs. In addition, you may be required to work beyond closing hours depending on the activity of the day.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an IMRF eligible position.

Hourly pay rate is $18.42 - $22.81, depending on experience and qualifications.