Ground Maintenance Laborer
Incorporated in 1955 and encompassing more than 454 acres, the Mt. Prospect Park District provides outstanding recreational programs, events, parks, facilities and services. With seven primary facilities and 27 neighborhood parks, the Park District is an integral part of a thriving multi-generational community. District open space includes two outdoor pools, biking and walking paths, a dog park and sizable space for outdoor athletic programming. The District covers over 11 square miles and serves a region of over a quarter million residents in Mount Prospect and surrounding communities. The Mt. Prospect Park District is a proud recipient of the 2026 Illinois Parks and Recreation Association Exceptional Workplace Award!
We are searching for a full-time Grounds Maintenance Laborer to perform routine maintenance of parks and facilities under the direction of the Grounds Department Manager. Please follow this link for more detailed information about the Grounds Maintenance Laborer position and to apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4342128
The full-time Grounds Maintenance Laborer must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and pre-employment physical with a drug screen. The starting pay rate for the full-time Grounds Maintenance Laborer is $18.00 per hour. Plus, we offer a generous benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance and employer paid HRA benefits (or health insurance opt out payment), employer paid premiums for Principal dental insurance, IMRF pension benefits (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund), employer paid premiums for Principal short-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, VSP-vision discount program, Principal 457 deferred compensation savings plan, paid time off, employee training and park district facility discounts and usage benefits.
The full-time Grounds Maintenance Laborer must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and pre-employment physical with a drug screen. The starting pay rate for the full-time Grounds Maintenance Laborer is $18.00 per hour. Plus, we offer a generous benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance and employer paid HRA benefits (or health insurance opt out payment), employer paid premiums for Principal dental insurance, IMRF pension benefits (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund), employer paid premiums for Principal short-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, VSP-vision discount program, Principal 457 deferred compensation savings plan, paid time off, employee training and park district facility discounts and usage benefits.