Parks Maintenance Worker

The Wilmette Park District offers Summer Short-term staff the following benefits: Individual Seasonal Beach and Pool Pass, One (1) parking decal for Gillson Beach (over 16 years of age only), Individual Center Fitness Club Membership for June – August 2026.

JOB SUMMARY: The Parks Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing various manual labor duties and routine maintenance, including mowing, watering, planting, leaf and debris pick-up, snow removal, equipment operation, and all other tasks associated with maintaining Park District property. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Removal of snow and ice from pedestrian and maintenance compound areas if applicable 

• Assists with the organization, storage, and lock-up all shop-related areas and items at the end of each workday

• Operate Park District vehicles and equipment 

• Operate hand or power equipment to mow turf and maintain soil areas

• Plant, trim, and maintain plants, trees, and shrubs

• Maintain athletic fields

• Pick up trash, empty trash cans, and remove from parks

• Responsible for the proper use and care of assigned equipment, tools, and supplies

• Keep all related equipment and tools clean, maintained, and stored properly

• Keep equipment storage and shop areas neat, clean, and organized

• Receive regular verbal or written directions from the immediate supervisor or designated on-site supervisor 

• Actively contribute to the Park District's sustainability goals

• Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents

• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that are pertinent to the activities conducted by the department

• Become familiar with and follow the safety procedures of the Wilmette Park District, including, but not limited to, fire, severe weather, and evacuation procedures

• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions observed to the immediate supervisor, Human Resources/Risk Management division

• Attend and participate in required safety training

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Ability to safely walk on wet or slippery surfaces

• The ability to accept written and oral instruction

• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools

• Follow detailed instructions for routine duties

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 6 to 12 months experience

• Ability to identify mowing and snow equipment

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must be 18 years or older

• Must have a valid Class D driver's license 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, carry, and repeatedly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Occasionally required to climb, balance, and smell

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to vibration.

• Occasionally work in highly precarious places and outside weather conditions, including but not limited to wet and/or humid conditions.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold and extreme heat

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• The noise level of the work environment is usually loud

HOURS:

• Position requires weekend availability

• Schedule will be modified based on department needs

• July 3rd and 4th is mandatory

Salary : $19 - $21