Lake Park Grounds Maintenance Seasonal
Job description
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: Lake Park Grounds Maintenance Seasonal
Grade: II
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Parks & Planning
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Parks & Facilities Foreman
Supervises: N/A
BASIC FUNCTION
Lake Park Grounds staff ensures that the Lake Park grounds, marina, and club house are kept clean, attractive, and safe throughout the summer season. This position works in the early morning and on weekends.
Seasonal (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Perform custodial cleaning of restrooms, picnic shelters and the Lake Park Club House, and Lake View Center
- 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, and cleans up debris.
- Prune hedges and trees.
- Inspects, cleans, maintains, and performs routine maintenance on related equipment.
- Performs support services at Park District and community events.
- Operates district vehicles and equipment.
- Buff & wax floors.
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
Education: High School Diploma Preferred
Experience: Related experience preferred
Must be at least 18 years of age
Certifications: Driver’s License
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 our HR Coordinator, Vanessa Torres, at the Park District at 847-391-5099 or email at vanessa.torres@dpparks.org so that we may make the necessary arrangements for you.
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