General Maintenance Worker - Athletic Fields
OAK PARK PARK DISTRICTIllinois, United States
Posted February 27, 2026
20 - 20
Full Time
About the Company
Oak Park Park District manages 23 facilities across 84 acres, offering a diverse array of parks, recreation centers, historic sites, and specialty venues such as an indoor ice rink and environmental education center. It delivers over 3,000 inclusive recreation programs annually, supporting residents of all ages and abilities while fostering community cohesion and environmental stewardship. Recognized with the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, it stands as one of only four Illinois agencies to achieve this distinction. The district’s strategic focus on organizational excellence, customer and community engagement, financial stability, staff development, and quality infrastructure ensures sustained, high‑impact service to the Oak Park community.
Job Description
The General Maintenance Worker assists in the upkeep of athletic fields and landscape lawn maintenance to provide safe, functional, and visually appealing grounds and facilities for all Park District visitors.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age and have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) (Class B with air brakes endorsement) acquired within 6 months of hire
- Good driving record and maintain valid Driver's License / CDL at all times
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent, some college preferred
- Knowledge of operation of equipment and hand tools, common power tools and chain saws
- Industrial/Warehouse experience or Building maintenance experience
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- flexible spending account
- 457 plan(s)
- IMRF Pension
- tuition reimbursement
- vacation
- holidays
- sick time
- personal days