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New Lenox Community Park District lists this Athletic Gounds Maintenance Worker opportunity in new lenox, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Athletic Grounds Maintenance Worker
Seasonal Part-Time Hiring Range $15.00 - $18.75 Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm (Some Saturdays)
Crossroads Sports Complex
Job Description Under general supervision the Athletic Grounds Maintenance Worker is responsible for routine maintenance of the New Lenox Crossroads Sports Complex and property.
Qualifications Must be able to perform routine maintenance, gardening, landscaping, clean-up and unskilled manual work. Knowledge of the basic operation, tools and terms used in the maintenance fields, as well as the proper use and care of hand and power tools. Must have 3 years (6 seasons) experience in facilities or property maintenance, be at least 18 years of age, and have a valid Illinois Drivers License
Pre-requisite
Cognitive skills to follow both written and verbal directions
Good record keeping skills
Manual labor; moderate to heavy lifting
Able to walk long distances (8-10 miles in one day)
Ability to work in diverse climate and environment
Available to work weekends, holidays, flexible start/end times and occasional overtime
Knowledge/experience of equipment related to synthetic field maintenance
Knowledge/experience maintain natural grass and synthetic surfaces
Knowledge of irrigation repairs and maintenance is a plus
Knowledge of ornamental landscaping (flowers, shrubs, trees, etc.) is helpful
Primary Responsibilities This person's duties shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Sports Complex:
Landscaping, irrigation, planting and installation of sod/seed/trees/erosion blankets
Assist with athletic fields-set ups and maintenance
Cleaning and minor repairs to the sports complex
Turf care and maintenance
2. Equipment:
Operate and monitor approved trucks and/or equipment (including trailer)
Fuel trucks, tractors, gas cans, etc.
Operate a variety of hand tools and small equipment
Maintain turf-using push/riding mowers and string trimmers
Cleaning of vehicles, equipment, pavilions and building areas
Secondary Responsibilities 1. May serve as back up between departments Updated 03/2025 Page 1
Worksite address
new lenox, IL, 60451, US
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