Grounds Laborer-Full Time

Love working outdoors? Enjoy hands-on work that makes a visible impact in your community? If you take pride in well-kept parks, fresh landscapes, and safe public spaces, we want YOU on our Grounds team! As a Grounds Laborer , you’ll help keep our parks beautiful, safe, and welcoming year-round—from lush summer fields to winter ice rinks. No two days are the same, and your work will be seen and enjoyed by the entire community. Schedule: M-F, 8am-4:30pm, some weekends and holidays You’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing park grounds and facilities by: • 🌱 Mowing, trimming, edging, and weeding park grounds. • 🌼 Assisting with landscape installation, planting, and mulching. • 🧹 Performing general park clean-up (leaves, debris, trash removal). • ⚽ Maintaining turf areas, sports fields, and irrigation systems. • 🛠️ Completing minor repairs and painting of park structures. • ❄️ Setting up and maintaining ice rinks, including snow removal and resurfacing. • 🚜 Operating and maintaining landscaping equipment (mowers, tractors, power tools). • 🧪 Safely using fertilizers, herbicides, and other materials. • 👀 Identifying and reporting safety hazards and helping correct them. • 🎉 Assisting with special events and community programs. • 😊 Responding to public questions and concerns in a friendly, professional manner. • 🌎 Supporting sustainability and environmental initiatives. What We’re Looking For Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two (2) years of landscaping or grounds maintenance experience preferred Certifications
• Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License (or ability to obtain within one year)
• CPR/AED certification preferred Skills & Strengths
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance, turf care, landscaping, and irrigation
• Ability to safely operate and maintain maintenance equipment
• Strong commitment to safety and quality work
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Problem-solver who can work independently or with a crew
• Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed Other Requirements
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance Physical & Working Conditions This is an active, hands-on role that includes:
• Lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Working outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Exposure to loud equipment, chemicals, and varying temperatures. The Crystal Lake Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please click here for a listing of our benefits.