Seasonal Parks Grounds Maintenance Tech (Part-Time)

Oak Brook Park District; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life atmosphere

Central Park Campus Membership

Discounts on programming

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Oak Brook Park District is seeking a seasonal, part-time Parks crew member to help maintain the outdoors, plant trees, manage landscaping and athletic fields, assist with events, and keep the parks in top condition.

This role offers roughly 24 hours per week with daytime shifts, plus occasional evenings and weekends for field prep, events, and snow removal operations. Applicants must be 17+, possess a valid Illinois Driver's License (Class D), and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old and in good physical condition with sufficient strength to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Valid Illinois State Driver's License (Class D).

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Superintendent of Parks regularly on Park District matters.
• Perform landscape maintenance operations for the Park District, including athletic field and landscape maintenance.
• Assist Recreation Department requests for set-up, construction, and repair of special event props.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills in all communications.
• Support the District’s safety initiative and address hazards in the workplace.

Skills

Minimum age 17

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Education

Illinois Driver's License (Class D)

Job description

Oak Brook Park District is seeking a seasonal, part-time Parks crew member to help maintain the outdoors, plant trees, manage landscaping and athletic fields, assist with events, and keep the parks in top condition.

This role offers roughly 24 hours per week with daytime shifts, plus occasional evenings and weekends for field prep, events, and snow removal operations. Applicants must be 17+, possess a valid Illinois Driver's License (Class D), and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.