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Full-Time Parks & Rec

Parks Laborer

Oct 5, 2026

Salary

$31.88/Hour

Department

Parks & Rec

Position Summary

Position involves the maintenance of City Parks and Municipal Complex grounds as well as various construction projects and other special projects assigned by the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Essential Job Duties

Maintenance of City Parks, City Recreation facilities, and the Municipal Complex grounds, Construct various projects assigned for the above facilities, Perform landscape installation and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns, Perform snow and ice removal on city-owned or maintained walkways, parking lots, and roadways, Directs other temporary part time employees in activities as assigned, Evaluate assigned projects for materials, equipment, and manpower needed, Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies, Operate various grounds maintenance and construction equipment as assigned, Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor or as in the personnel policy

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, Experience in buildings and grounds maintenance, Class A-CDL Driver’s License, Sprayers License with the state of Illinois

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required

Verbal Communication skills, Internal Relationship Skills, Substitute Supervisory Skills, Planning and Organizational Skills, Mechanical Abilities, Manual Dexterity Abilities, Various construction skills including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and concrete, Landscaping skills including installation, maintenance, and inspection, Ability to operate equipment such as mowers, tractors, loaders, backhoe, and other equipment, Ability to operate various hand and power tools, Ability to do physical labor with freedom of movement, Ability to interface with the public and represent the City in a positive manner, Ability to work independently after instruction from supervisor

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.