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 IMRF

Grade: IV

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 clubhouse are kept clean, attractive, and safe throughout the summer season. This position works in the early morning and on weekends.

Seasonal (April - October)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Perform custodial cleaning of restrooms, picnic shelters and the Lake Park Club House, and Lake View Center.
2. Clean and pressure wash picnic areas.
3. Pick-up debris and empty garbage cans.
4. Pick-up of Seaweed around Lake Opeka Perimeter
5. Maintains turf areas including mowing and trimming
6. Inspects parks, and cleans up debris.
7. Prune hedges and trees.
8. Inspects, cleans, maintains, and performs routine maintenance on related equipment.
9. Performs support services at Park District and community events.
10. Operates district vehicles and equipment.
11. Buff and wax floors.

OTHER DUTIES

1. Assist administrative staff with special maintenance requests.
2. May be required to perform overtime work as requested or required, including weekends.
3. Provides polite customer service to any park users if approached.
4. Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals
5. Coordinates activities to successfully collaborate with district staff performing maintenance in the same area.
6. Perform additional duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma Preferred

Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Related experience preferred

Certifications: Driver’s License

PERKS & BENEFITS: PART TIME STAFF - IMRF

• IMRF Defined Benefit Pension
• Personal time
• All recreational and revenue facilities at no charge during active employment, including dependents
• Rent meeting/party spaces for 75% off the resident rate; revenue facilities will be at a 25% discount
• No charge for general programs/pre-registration (some exclusions apply)
• 50% discount on camps/leader programs at resident rates, does not include trips/contractual programs.
• Purchase Pro Shop supplies at Lake Park at cost plus 10%
• Contractual classes/programs at a discounted rate
• 25% discount for Personal Training sessions
• 25% discount on Artistry In Motion, Jr. Warrior Basketball, Lady Warrior Basketball, and Warrior Swim team.
• Special Events free with preregistration. Ticketing for attendance as required.

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, Ellie Asa, at the Park District at 847-391-5099 or email at ellie.asa@dpparks.org so that we may make the necessary arrangements for you.