Seasonal Groundskeeper

Under the direct supervision of the Groundskeeper Foreperson the Groundskeeper is directed to perform a variety of basic park maintenance tasks.This is a seasonal position. Pay rate is $15/hour. No benefits.

• Performs general building maintenance such as roof repair windows and doors etc.
• Removes all garbage from all parks and playground areas.
• Mows turf in all parks with tractors and hand mowers.
• Helps in growing new turf by seeding and performing general turf maintenance.
• Performs general landscaping such as planting flowers trimming trees and shrubs.
• Paints picnic tables benches buildings and playground equipment.
• Removes snow from parking lots sidewalks and iceskating areas.
• Completes general cleaning within all park facilities.
• Assists the Park Districts Mechanic.
• Performs general preventative maintenance on equipment such as oil changes.
• Attends educational programs as required.
• Reports all unsafe conditions to Foreperson.
• Performs other similar related park maintenance duties as required or assigned.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to observe and follow all Park District safety policies and regulations. The safety of staff and participants is a continuing responsibility of all employees.

• High school diploma
• Must have valid IL drivers license.
• 2 years of experience in ground care.
• Ability to bend kneel reach lift twist.
• Ability to walk and bend for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift and move bags of material such as concrete mix up to 80lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and reach to perform work such as painting.
• Ability to sustain repeated hand and arm movements for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate onroad motor vehicles when necessary.