Plainfield Park District

Parks Maintenance - Part Time

Plainfield Park District  •  $20/hr  •  Plainfield, IL (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

Spend Your Summer Outdoors with Plainfield Park District!

  • Competitive Pay: $20/hour
  • Awesome Perks: FREE pool or fitness membership
  • Work Outdoors: Fresh air, green spaces, and plenty of sunshine
  • Team Environment: Work independently and as part of a great crew

What You’ll Do

As a part time Maintenance Crew Member, you’ll assist with a variety of park maintenance projects, including:

  • Mowing, trimming, and landscaping
  • Collecting and disposing of refuse in and around parks
  • Maintaining fences, signs, shelters, and playground equipment
  • Performing custodial tasks and other duties as directed

This role is hands-on and active! You’ll be walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and sitting in all kinds of weather. Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) is part of the job.

What We’re Looking For

  • Team Player: Works well independently and as part of a crew
  • Reliable & Hardworking: Ready to take on outdoor tasks in all conditions

Ready to Join Us?

Apply today and be part of a team that keeps Plainfield’s parks beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

Plainfield Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

  • Minimum age 18.
  • Demonstrated experience in the field of parks maintenance or other related grounds experience preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Knowledge of accident prevention and precautions applicable to maintenance operations.
  • Practical knowledge of mechanized equipment and tools in maintenance operations.
  • Hours will be based on a 40 hour work week during the seasonal time frame of May – September.
  • Must be available for weekend and holiday work hours.
Plainfield Park District

About Plainfield Park District

The Plainfield Park District, incorporated in 1966, is located in Will and Kendall Counties, and encompasses all of Plainfield Township and portions of Wheatland Township in Will County and Na-Au-Say Township in Kendall County, including areas of Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Joliet, Plainfield and Romeoville, as well as some unincorporated areas. The Park District boundaries cover more than 43.04 square miles or approximately 27,545 acres and serves a population of more than 110,000 people. The Park District is ranked 9th largest in the State of Illinois based on population served.

The Park District is governed by an elected seven-member board and operates under a Board-Manager form of government, with its primary purpose to provide parks and recreational opportunities to its residents. Services provided include recreation programs, park management, capital development and general administration. The Park District manages 91 parks on approximately 1,500 acres. Recreational facilities and amenities operated by the Park District include 64 playgrounds, 2 skate parks, 3 dog parks, 25 basketball courts, pathways, bike trails and numerous sports fields for baseball, football, soccer and softball in addition to the Recreation/Administration Center, Recreation/Administration Center Annex, Normantown Equestrian Center, Ottawa Street Pool, Heritage Professional Center, Streams Recreation Center and the Plainfield Township Community Center.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Plainfield, Illinois
Year Founded
1966
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