Parks Maintenance - Seasonal Summer 2026 at PlainfieldPark District – Plainfield, Illinois

Spend Your Summer Outdoors with Plainfield Park District!

Home for the summer? Looking for a job that keeps you active and outside? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you! Join our Maintenance Seasonal Crew and help keep our parks looking amazing while enjoying the sunshine.

• Competitive Pay: $18/hour
• Awesome Perks: FREE pool or fitness membership for the summer
• Work Outdoors: Fresh air, green spaces, and plenty of sunshine
• Team Environment: Work independently and as part of a great crew

As a Seasonal Maintenance Crew Member, you’ll assist with a variety of park maintenance projects, including:

• Mowing, trimming, and landscaping
• Collecting and disposing of refuse in and around parks
• Maintaining fences, signs, shelters, and playground equipment
• Performing custodial tasks and other duties as directed

This role is hands-on and active! You’ll be walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and sitting in all kinds of weather. Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) is part of the job.

• Flexibility: Able to work weekends, some evenings, and special events
• Team Player: Works well independently and as part of a crew
• Reliable & Hardworking: Ready to take on outdoor tasks in all conditions

Make this summer unforgettable! Apply today and be part of a team that keeps Plainfield’s parks beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

Plainfield Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Minimum age 18.
• Demonstrated experience in the field of parks maintenance or other related grounds experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of accident prevention and precautions applicable to maintenance operations.
• Practical knowledge of mechanized equipment and tools in maintenance operations.
• Hours will be based on a 40 hour work week during the seasonal time frame of May – September.
• Must be available for weekend and holiday work hours.