Full-time-Park Maintenance Level 1

Park Maintenance Team Member (Full-Time)

The Round Lake Area Park District is seeking a dedicated hands-on Park Maintenance Team Member to help care for the parks playgrounds and outdoor spaces that our community enjoys every day. If you take pride in your work enjoy being outdoors and like variety in your day this could be the perfect role for you.

As part of our Park Maintenance team youll work alongside experienced staff to maintain and improve district parks facilities and equipment. No two days are the sameeach season brings new projects challenges and opportunities to make a visible impact in our community.

What Youll Do

• Work in teams of two or more to maintain and repair park properties and equipment
• Perform turf maintenance including mowing fertilizing seeding and weed control
• Assist with playground and park equipment repairs painting and general upkeep
• Line and prepare athletic fields for community use
• Operate maintenance equipment and vehicles safely and efficiently
• Participate in snow removal operations

Work is performed at a steady moderate pace with a strong emphasis on teamwork safety and quality.

On-Call Responsibilities

• Weekend on-call rotation for park needs
• Winter on-call status for snow removal operation

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related maintenance landscaping or grounds field
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must posses a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the District. Employment is contingent upon submission and review of a drivers abstract.
• Illinois Pesticide Operator License or willingness to obtain within six (6) months
• Ability to follow direction while also taking initiative and working independently when needed
• Strong work ethic reliability and a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and fit-for-duty health physical

Why Work With Us

Our maintenance team takes great pride in the condition of our parks and playgrounds. The work you do will be seen and appreciated by families athletes and residents throughout the community. If you enjoy physical work problem-solving and contributing to spaces that bring people together wed love to hear from you.

In exchange for your time and talent we offer a generous benefit package:

• Medical & Prescription Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Pension Defined Contribution Plan (IMRF)
• 457 Defined Contribution Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays & Vacation Time
  
• Uniform provided and safety boot allowance
  

Please upload your resume or upload a completed job application from our website.

Link to blank job application: Lake Area Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Round Lake Area Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed gender color national origin religion age sexual orientation or individual needing assistance applying for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources

Required Experience:

Junior IC