Park Groundskeeper

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Parks Maintenance Assistant to join our team at South Suburban Parks and Recreation. As a key member of our maintenance crew, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of our parks, trails, and open spaces.

• Perform general maintenance duties at assigned District parks, trails, open space, and other grounds.
• Operate a wide variety of equipment and tools used in parks maintenance, repair, and construction in a safe and effective manner.
• Lead part-time/seasonal crew activities as needed.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time and work productively without supervision within established policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of skilled labor experience with park, horticulture, landscape, forestry, including operating commercial landscape equipment required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License preferred.

• Comprehensive Medical Package
• Paid sick leave
• FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within
• Flexible schedules