Seasonal Recreation Maintenance - 2026

City of Evanston; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

City of Evanston is seeking seasonal custodial staff to perform cleaning and maintenance of park and lakefront facilities from mid-April to mid-November. Duties include restroom cleaning, litter removal, and restocking, with up to 40 hours per week and weekend/holiday shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and flexibility to start in April with seasonal hours continuing through November. Training and varied site assignments are included.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High school diploma, GED or higher. Completion of some college or trade school classes is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Custodial work experience in an education or recreation environment is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to begin training in early April, with full-time hours starting in mid-April and continuing through mid-November.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of custodial duties including cleaning equipment, restrooms, litter pick up, program set ups and break downs, and trash removal.
• Inspects assigned park and recreation sites and equipment regularly regarding condition, safety, and degree of use; recommends maintenance and repair if needed.
• Drives a city vehicle to and from sites to transport supplies and materials.
• Will be required to check in at various sites using city issued electronic devices.
• Submits 311 requests for identified repairs.
• Assists in the removal of graffiti in parks locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial work

Equipment operation

Public interaction

Safety instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

City vehicle operation

Job description

Description

This position performs work under the direction of the Conservation and Outdoors Division Manager or designee. Work includes cleaning and maintenance on interior and exterior areas of various park and lakefront facilities from mid-April to mid-November. Work includes cleaning restrooms, mopping, sweeping, trash removal and recycling, opening and securing buildings, litter pick up, and restocking. Staff will be scheduled to work up to 40 hours/week. Workdays include weekend and holiday shifts.

This position performs work under the direction of the Conservation and Outdoors Division Manager or designee. Work includes cleaning and maintenance on interior and exterior areas of various park and lakefront facilities from mid-April to mid-November. Work includes cleaning restrooms, mopping, sweeping, trash removal and recycling, opening and securing buildings, litter pick up, and restocking. Staff will be scheduled to work up to 40 hours/week. Workdays include weekend and holiday shifts.

Job Summary

Specific assignment will include some or all of the following:

• Performs a variety of custodial duties including, but not limited to, cleaning equipment, restrooms, litter pick up, program set ups and break downs, and trash removal.
• Inspects assigned park and recreation sites and equipment regularly regarding condition, safety, and degree of use; recommends more complex maintenance and repair if needed.
• Drives a city vehicle to and from sites to transport supplies and materials.
• Will be required to check in at various sites using city issued electronic devices.
• Submits 311 requests for identified repairs.
• Assists in the removal of graffiti in parks locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High school diploma, GED or higher. Completion of some college or trade school classes is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Possession of custodial work experience in an education or recreation environment is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to begin training in early April, with full-time hours starting in mid-April and continuing through mid-November.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities In The Following Areas

• Knowledge of the materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in restroom cleaning, safe operation of vehicles and general public clean-up.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply instructions for the safe operation of cleaning supplies and tools, as well as hand tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to greet and communicate with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and locate addresses within the City of Evanston boundaries illustrated on a map.
• Ability to multi-task in performing various duties, requests and responsibilities.

Physical Work Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions such cold, high winds, rain, high temperatures, and humidity.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor able to lift minimum of 50 lbs. to kneel, bend, stand or sit for long periods of time, identify or distinguish colors.
• Ability to work in situations where the following are present: loud noise levels, vibrations, fumes, dust and dirt.
• Ability to climb a ladder.

Supervision

Work is performed under the general direction of the Conservation and Outdoors Division Manager. Assignments may vary from day to day. Assignments can be either verbal or written, with the employee determining proper procedure and work methods and is responsible for completing the work according to City work rules and safety regulations. Work is reviewed through ongoing observation, written and verbal communication, meetings and feedback from supervisors and other department employees. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Personnel Rules and OSHA. Work is evaluated at least once per season for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence to work rules, and performance in accordance with classification standard. Team Leaders are responsible for site inspections, ongoing observations, and written and verbal communications.

Public Contact

The employee has contact with the general public in residential areas and with the public using parks and recreational areas. The employee may need to respond to questions and complaints and provide general direction to the public; the employee has regular contact with other City employees in order to share information and complete work assignments. Any questions, concerns, or complaints arising in the field will be forwarded to the Division Manager.

Rate

Starting at $17.00/ hour

Schedule

This is a seasonal position with up to 40 hours per week. Schedule includes at least one weekend day; Schedule may include mornings, evenings, and holidays. Seasonal employees limited to 1,000 hours per season.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY)