Building & Grounds Maintenance 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

1. Perform custodial cleaning of restrooms, picnic shelters and the Lake Park Club House, and Lakeview Center
2. Ensure Prairie Lakes grounds and fields are free of debris.
3. Maintain Mountain View Batting Cage, Skate Park, and Mini Golf areas in kempt manner.
4. Clean and pressure wash picnic areas.
5. Pick-up debris and empty garbage cans.
6. Pick-up of Seaweed around Lake Opeka Perimeter.
7. Maintains turf areas including mowing and trimming.
8. Inspects parks, cleans up debris.
9. Mulch and edge tree beds, prune hedges and trees.
10. Inspects, cleans, maintain and performs routine maintenance on related equipment.
11. Performs support services at Park District and community events.
12. Operates district vehicles and equipment.

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

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 : $16