Seasonal Ballfield Crew – Flexible Shifts & Playable Fields

City of O'Fallon, Illinois; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of O'Fallon, Illinois is seeking a Park Maintenance – Seasonal – Ballfield Crew to support operations of sports fields and athletic facilities. You may work 16–40 hours per week, in a team or solo setting, with training provided and pay determined by experience and availability.

Season runs February through November; there are opportunities to join other parks division tasks such as horticulture and general maintenance crews. This position is non-exempt with hourly pay of $15–$20.

Qualifications

• Must have an email address to receive work correspondence.
• Ability to work staggered shift assignments as necessary, which may include weekends.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Strong work ethic and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
• Ability to understand and comply with workplace rules and policies.
• Must be able to work and cooperate with others, resolve problems, and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ballfield maintenance: assist with field building, layout, painting, dragging and grooming fields, tournament setup, and maintenance of surfaces and facilities.
• Evening and weekend game support: field setups/changes, litter removal, restroom cleanliness, field issue resolution.
• Maintain grounds, fields, facilities and green spaces: mowing, trimming, weeding, raking, blowing, grooming, dragging, etc.
• Janitorial duties in restrooms and park facilities to keep a clean environment.
• Safe use of hand tools and equipment (park vehicles, mowers, utility vehicles).
• Work may occur in adverse weather; some tasks are labor-intensive.

Skills

Email communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Willingness to learn

Workplace conduct

Professionalism

Education

Driver's license

Job description

City of O'Fallon, Illinois is seeking a Park Maintenance – Seasonal – Ballfield Crew to support operations of sports fields and athletic facilities. You may work 16–40 hours per week, in a team or solo setting, with training provided and pay determined by experience and availability.

Season runs February through November; there are opportunities to join other parks division tasks such as horticulture and general maintenance crews. This position is non-exempt with hourly pay of $15–$20.