Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Parks

Salary: $22.60 - $26.72 HourlyLocation : Lake Forest, ILJob Type: SeasonalDepartment: Public Works DepartmentDivision: Parks SectionOpening Date: 02/19/2026 DescriptionWORK OUTSIDEBeautiful area to work, especially if you like to keep moving. Days go by fast!TRAININGWe train everything you need to know about Parks maintenance, just bring your interest!TEAMWORKThe comradery in our crews makes for a great team atmosphere and makes the day go by fast!Seasonal employment: Work stability and great hours for a morning person! Get off early before the 9-5ers. Avoid rush hours.40hrs/week6:30am-3pm9 months per year (Typically April-Dec)Rate increase anticipated May 1 Examples of DutiesDay in the life: Grounds and facility maintenance for athletic fields, beaches, parks, playground equipment and more. The work varies from day to day. Assist Parks & Recreation eventsWork on ball diamonds, soccer fields and moreWe train: Bring your interest, we train the use of small landscape equipment like mowers, trimmers and various hand tools. Not to forget you get to work with the best of the best equipment!Qualifications18 years oldValid driver's licenseSound physical condition in order to perform heavy manual work in all types of weather and operate a variety of mechanical equipment Supplemental InformationBenefits: Competitive payIMRF Pension40 hours PTOEarn comp timeOpen Until FilledRate: $22.60 - $26.72 / hrAn Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status.Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.In their first year of employment, seasonal employees will receive one (1) paid time off work shift after three (3) months and a second paid time off shift after 6 months of employment. Seasonal employees shall receive a total of two (2) paid time off work shifts when they return for subsequent seasons.Those working 1,000 hours or more during a calendar year are also enrolled in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension program, contributing 4.5% of salary into the program.

Created: 2026-04-02