Salary: $21/hour + Excellent Benefits
The Frankfort Square Park District is seeking a Full-Time Parks Buildings and Grounds Maintenance person to support the upkeep, safety, and overall quality of district parks and facilities.
Position Summary
This role is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance tasks to ensure safe, attractive, and well-maintained parks and buildings. Duties include operating various equipment, performing manual labor, completing general maintenance tasks, and providing limited supervision to seasonal staff. The position also participates in on-call rotations and may require some evening or weekend hours.
Key Responsibilities
• Safely operate and maintain a variety of equipment and vehicles
• Perform grounds, sports fields, turf, landscape, forestry, horticulture, playground and facility maintenance
• Complete building and equipment repairs, demonstrating strong mechanical ability
• Assist with project work, special events, and seasonal tasks
• Provide guidance to seasonal staff as needed
• Respond to on-call maintenance needs
Schedule
Generally Monday–Friday, with evenings and weekends as needed.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Illinois driver’s license
• Minimum 3 years of experience in park maintenance, landscaping, turf, forestry, horticulture, or related fields, or education equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude for performing repairs
• Ability to perform physical labor in various outdoor conditions
• Willingness to obtain required certifications:
o Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) within 2 years
o Operator’s Pesticide License within 1 year
Compensation & Benefits
• Starting wage: $21 per hour
• Medical insurance with HSA benefit
• Life insurance (basic & voluntary additional coverage)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 457(b) retirement program
• Paid holidays and vacation, sick, and floating holiday time
• Professional development opportunities
How to Apply: Please email Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]
Salary Range: $21/hour
Position will remain open until it is filled. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as we will conduct a rolling interview process.
Frankfort Square Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.