Athletic Field Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Athletic Fields Supervisor, Athletic Fields Worker I is responsible  for  performing  a  variety  of  athletic  field  maintenance,  park  maintenance,  
turf, horticulture, forestry, custodial, snow removal, and recreation support activities. The Athletic Fields Crew Worker I is on call as needed. This is an at-will position.
Hired applicants subject to mandatory Pre-Employment Physical and Drug Screening.
Qualifications/Education
   Must be 18 years of age or older.
   Must have a valid Driver's License
   Preference given to candidates with previous experience in related fields, such as horticulture or sports turf maintenance.
   Preference given to candidates with some knowledge of field dimensions (baseball, soccer, football, softball, basketball).
   Preference given to candidates with experience prepping sports fields for game usage.
   Preference given to candidates with experience driving with trailers.
   Must have flexible availability to be able to work evenings and weekends.
   Preference given to candidates with a working knowledge of hand tools.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
   Employee will perform a variety of park maintenance work such as, but not limited to, litter picking, weeding, raking, sweeping, cleaning up garbage, mulching, janitorial duties, snow removal, 
and other functions as needed.
   Employee  will  perform  preventative  and  regular  maintenance  of  athletic  fields, including baseball, softball, soccer, and football fields.
   Employee  is  responsible  for  manual  labor  up  to  and  including  digging  holes, spreading, mulch, painting and raking leaves.
   Employee must clean and maintain any and all park pavilions, restrooms, and other assigned buildings.
   Employee must maintain turf, ball fields and other park facilities.
   Employee  must  maintain  the  trails,  which  includes,  but  is  not  limited  to  debris removal, grading, and renovation.
   Employee may operate equipment and/or district vehicles to provide a variety of maintenance on, but not limited to District roads, parking lots, common sidewalks, which includes, but is not  
limited  to  hauling  gravel  and  debris.  Equipment  may  include,  but  is  not  limited  to edger/sod  cutter,  rototiller,  aerator,  blower,  walk-behind  mower,  trucks,   small  hand- 
equipment and utility vehicles.
   Employee  is  responsible  for  the  operation  of  Park  District  vehicles,  tractors, grounds equipment and implements.
   Employee  is  responsible  for conducting  weekly  vehicle  inspections  and  completing daily basic maintenance as necessary including, but not limited to, washing and cleaning vehicles 
and checking fluids.
   Employee must document hours and work performed.
   Employee must perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Streamwood Park District's safety program.
   Employee must demonstrate and support the Park District's mission statement, vision, and core values.
   Employee must be available for other duties as assigned and/or as needed.
Secondary Duties & Responsibilities
     Employee may be responsible for preparing and delivering written and verbal reports on a timely basis as requested by employees of the Streamwood Park District.
   Employee  must  be  able  to  attend  professional  conferences,  workshops,  and  seminars pertaining to employee's position, as needed, for new ideas, developments, and techniques.
   Employee must be available for other duties as assigned and/or needed.
   Employee must obtain any other certifications required and/or needed within the timeframe specified by the Athletic Fields Supervisor.
Cognitive Considerations
   Employee must be able to follow directions and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
   Employee must have the ability to read and understand materials, such as maintenance and operators' manuals printed in English.
Psychological Considerations
   Employee must be able to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the Athletic Fields Supervisor.
   Employee must have the ability to delegate work, where appropriate, in order to accomplish work most effectively.
   Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work.
   Employee must be able to work in a team atmosphere, while promoting the Park District's mission statement, vision, and core values.
     Employee must have the ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.
   Employee must have the ability to recognize priorities and meet deadlines.
   Employee must have the ability to receive constructive criticism and/or supervision.
   Employee must have the ability to be flexible and adaptable to new situations.
   Employee  must  possess  enthusiasm  and  drive  with  a  desire  to  accomplish  goals  and objectives.
 

Environmental & Physical Demands
   Employee may be required to work both inside and outside during various environmental conditions, such as, but not limited to rain and mud, hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust, 
fumes, dirt, noise, insect bites and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
   Employee must frequently operate, and handle assigned equipment which may include, but is not limited to tractors, heavy equipment, trucks, automotive equipment and various hand tools 
associated with park maintenance.
   Employee must have the physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site and be able to perform moderate manual tasks.
   Employee  may  perform  duties  which  include,  but  are  not  limited  to  prolonged  lifting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing for extended periods of time.
   Employee may perform duties which include but are not limited to prolonged lifting of at least 50 lbs., standing, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing for extended periods of time.
Hourly Rate
Starting at $17.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.
 

Benefits 
Please see applicable benefits at: SPD-PayTransparency-WebsiteDisclosure-2025.pdf
The Streamwood Park District is an equal opportunity employer.