Park Maintenance I (Full-Time, Non-Exempt; IMRF Pension)
Description: The Park Ridge Park District has an opening for Park Maintenance I to assist in the physical maintenance of the District’s buildings and grounds. Duties include general landscape maintenance; including operating heavy equipment, applying pesticides, general park and facility maintenance using various tools and physical labor. Duties also involve contact with the general public and Park District staff, a pleasant demeanor and good judgment must be exercised in dealing with a broad variety of assignments. Position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 73.
Qualifications: Must have a good understanding of the English language and be able to communicate well with patrons and staff. Selected candidate needs to be a minimum of 18 years of age in order to operate power equipment and the ability to regularly lift objects up to 50 pounds. Due to the lifting requirement, selected individuals will be required to take a post-offer back assessment/lift test. Must be able to obtain Illinois Pesticide License within one year. A valid Illinois Driver's License in order to perform as a District Driver is required.
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
Availability: This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position. Five days per week, Monday through Friday, November 1 – March 31 and either Sunday – Thursday, or Tuesday – Saturday, April 1 – October 31. Due to the nature of this position, it is sometimes necessary to amend work hours to include early mornings, late evenings, or overtime.
Benefits: This is an IMRF (Pension) position. In addition, our employees enjoy amazing benefits available upon first date of employment along with a multitude of facility benefits valued up to $6,000 such as:
- Memberships at our: Fitness Center and Activity Center (for Active Adults 55+)
- Indoor and Outdoor Pool Use
- Private Room Rental for Your Special Occasions
- Classes such as: Fitness, Tae Kwon Do, dog obedience
- Discounted Preschool and Summer Camps for dependents
Select the following link to view all of the benefits we offer Full-Time Employees: Full-Time Benefit Highlights
Apply: Select the following link to view full job description and apply: Park Maintenance I job posting
Application Deadline: Please apply by end of day May 19, 2025.
The Park Ridge Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.