Building & Grounds Maintenance Seasonal
Des Plaines Park District, Des Plaines, IL, United States
Building & Grounds Maintenance Seasonal
Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Position Type: Seasonal
About Us
The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal.
Job Identification
Job Title: Building & Grounds Maintenance Seasonal
Grade: IV
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Parks & Planning
Supervisory Relationships
Reports to: Parks & Facilities Foreman
Supervises: N/A
Basic Function
Building & grounds staff ensures that the Lake Park grounds, marina and club house, Lakeview Center, Prairie Lakes & Mountain View are kept clean, attractive and safe throughout the summer season. This position works in the early morning and weekends.
Seasonal (March 1-October 31)
Essential Duties
Perform custodial cleaning of restrooms, picnic shelters and the Lake Park Club House, and Lakeview Center
Ensure Prairie Lakes grounds and fields are free of debris.
Maintain Mountain View Batting Cage, Skate Park, and Mini Golf areas in kempt manner.
Clean and pressure wash picnic areas.
Pick-up debris and empty garbage cans.
Pick-up of Seaweed around Lake Opeka Perimeter.
Maintains turf areas including mowing and trimming.
Inspects parks, cleans up debris.
Mulch and edge tree beds, prune hedges and trees.
Inspects, cleans, maintain and performs routine maintenance on related equipment.
Performs support services at Park District and community events.
Operates district vehicles and equipment.
Other Duties
Assist administrative staff with special maintenance requests.
May be required to perform overtime work as requested or required, including weekends.
Provides polite customer service to any park users if approached.
Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals
Coordinates activities to successfully collaborate with district staff performing maintenance in the same area.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Education: High School Diploma Preferred
Experience: Related experience preferred
Certifications: Driver's License, CPR certified upon hire
Perks & Benefits: Seasonal Staff
All recreational facilities at no charge during active employment, discounts for dependents
A free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or family pass at 50% discount
3 months free of a fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass
50% discount on general programs at resident rates
Contractual classes/programs at a discounted rate
$3.00 off resident daily fees for golf facilities (including mini golf)
Des Plaines Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Des Plaines Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. If you need any special accommodations, please contact Human Resources at the Park District at 847-391-5099 or email at lester.caramba@dpparks.org so that we may make the necessary arrangements for you.
Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Position Type: Seasonal
About Us
The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal.
Job Identification
Job Title: Building & Grounds Maintenance Seasonal
Grade: IV
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Parks & Planning
Supervisory Relationships
Reports to: Parks & Facilities Foreman
Supervises: N/A
Basic Function
Building & grounds staff ensures that the Lake Park grounds, marina and club house, Lakeview Center, Prairie Lakes & Mountain View are kept clean, attractive and safe throughout the summer season. This position works in the early morning and weekends.
Seasonal (March 1-October 31)
Essential Duties
Perform custodial cleaning of restrooms, picnic shelters and the Lake Park Club House, and Lakeview Center
Ensure Prairie Lakes grounds and fields are free of debris.
Maintain Mountain View Batting Cage, Skate Park, and Mini Golf areas in kempt manner.
Clean and pressure wash picnic areas.
Pick-up debris and empty garbage cans.
Pick-up of Seaweed around Lake Opeka Perimeter.
Maintains turf areas including mowing and trimming.
Inspects parks, cleans up debris.
Mulch and edge tree beds, prune hedges and trees.
Inspects, cleans, maintain and performs routine maintenance on related equipment.
Performs support services at Park District and community events.
Operates district vehicles and equipment.
Other Duties
Assist administrative staff with special maintenance requests.
May be required to perform overtime work as requested or required, including weekends.
Provides polite customer service to any park users if approached.
Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals
Coordinates activities to successfully collaborate with district staff performing maintenance in the same area.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Education: High School Diploma Preferred
Experience: Related experience preferred
Certifications: Driver's License, CPR certified upon hire
Perks & Benefits: Seasonal Staff
All recreational facilities at no charge during active employment, discounts for dependents
A free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or family pass at 50% discount
3 months free of a fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass
50% discount on general programs at resident rates
Contractual classes/programs at a discounted rate
$3.00 off resident daily fees for golf facilities (including mini golf)
Des Plaines Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Des Plaines Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. If you need any special accommodations, please contact Human Resources at the Park District at 847-391-5099 or email at lester.caramba@dpparks.org so that we may make the necessary arrangements for you.