Seasonal Parks Groundskeeper - paid training

Company: Deerfield Park District
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

At Deerfield Park District, we provide outstanding parks, services, facilities, and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living, and inspire memorable experiences. We are looking for hard-working, caring people that support our mission.

We are hiring part-time /seasonal groundskeeper to help keep up outstanding park grounds and facilities.

Flexible daytime hours available to fit your needs.

Pay: $14 - $18/hr depending on experience

Responsibilities include:

* Maintain and improve grass areas, gardens, fencing, signage, playgrounds, and park facilities.
* Assist full-time staff with various repairs and/or projects. Gain exposure to landscaping, trades, construction and repair.
* Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment such as mowers, blowers, trimmers, and other equipment used in grounds and facility maintenance.
* Perform tasks that will require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and sitting.
* Perform heavy lifting tasks up to 50 pounds.
* Work outdoors in a variety of weather environments.

Experience:

* A minimum of 18 years of age is preferred.
* Must possess valid driver's license.
* Requires basic aptitude and ability in operating a variety of landscape equipment such as, mowers, blowers, trimmers and other small hand power tools.
* Knowledge in operating a variety of landscape equipment such as, mowers, blowers, trimmers and other small hand power tools a plus.

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