Parks Grounds Seasonal Laborer Bartlett Parks - Bartlett, IL

Job Details

Job Location:
Bartlett Parks - Bartlett, IL

Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.50

Job Summary:

The Seasonal Parks Laborer employee is directed to perform a variety of basic park maintenance and grounds tasks in a variety of areas as needed. This is an at-will position. Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Turf maintenance – zero-turn and push mowing, string trimming of park areas, and assist in repairing or establishing new turf.
• Landscaping work – assist in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers; maintaining landscape beds through mulching and pulling weeds.
• General painting of amenities, buildings, playground equipment, etc.
• Athletic field maintenance – assist in striping fields, grooming infields, home plate and pitching mound repairs, bench repairs, etc.
• Playground maintenance – assist with repair and maintenance of playground equipment.
• General cleaning and minor maintenance within park facilities.
• Remove garbage from parks and facilities.
• Attend District-wide part-time staff orientations, crisis trainings and office staff trainings as directed.
• Personal protective equipment provided by the District must be used at all appropriate times.
• Observe and follow all Park District safety policies and regulations. The safety of staff and participants is a continuing responsibility of all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including working special events and 4th of July festival weekend.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years old. Prefer previous relevant maintenance and grounds experience. Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License and be able to provide own transportation.

Schedule & Pay:

This is a part-time, seasonal position (approx. now through October). Hours will vary with possible weekends and evenings as needed. Hiring rate starting at $16.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

Benefits:

In exchange for your time and talent, part-time employees may select ONE of the following single memberships:

• Ski & Snow Boarding Season Pass
• LIFE CENTER (includes Splash Central)
• Apple Orchard Golf Course
• Bartlett Aquatic Center
• PLUS applicable facility and program discounts

The Bartlett Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.