Landscape Maintenance Crew - Seasonal

Landscape Maintenance Crew - SeasonalLandscape maintenance staff ensures that the park grounds, athletic fields and garden plots are kept clean, attractive and safe throughout the summer season. This position works in the early morning and weekends.Essential duties include:Maintains turf areas including mowing and trimming.Inspects parks, cleans up debris.Install and maintain landscape material such as flowers, trees, shrubs, grass, etc.Prune hedges and trees.Assists in landscape construction projects.Inspects, cleans, maintain and performs routine maintenance on related equipment.Cleans buildings and restrooms as needed.Performs safety inspections and repairs on athletic fields and parks.Constructs and performs daily maintenance on athletic fields.Performs support services at Park District and community events.Operates District vehicles and equipment.Other duties include:Assist administrative staff with special maintenance requests.May be required to perform overtime work as requested or required, including weekends.Provides polite customer service to any park users if approached.Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis ManualsCoordinates activities to successfully collaborate with district staff performing maintenance in the same area.Perform additional duties as assigned.Position qualifications:High School Diploma PreferredRelated experience preferredMust be at least 18 years of age.Valid Illinois Driver's License required.Perks and benefits:All recreational facilities at no charge during active employment, discounts for dependentsA free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or family pass at 25% discount3 months free of a fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass$5.00 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email at View email address on click.appcast.io so that we may make the necessary arrangements for you.