Facilities and Aquatics Maintenance Worker – Seasonal
About The Position
The Deerfield Park District has a mission to provide outstanding parks, services, facilities, and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living, and provide memorable experiences. To support our over 25 parks and facilities, we have a dedicated and diverse workforce of over 500 staff seasonally. We are an award-winning Park District with multiple distinctions of excellence, including our Best Workplace for Commuters. The Deerfield Park District is seeking a part-time seasonal Facilities and Aquatics Maintenance Worker to join our Parks Department. This seasonal position runs from April through early September . If you are a self-motivated, dependable individual who takes pride in maintaining safe, clean, and well-functioning facilities, we encourage you to apply. This position plays a key role in maintaining aquatic facilities, community centers, and park buildings, with a strong focus on pool operations and water quality.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High School Diploma required
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to perform chemical testing of pools to ensure balanced and safe water chemistry
- Ability to perform daily pool maintenance including monitoring filters, cleaning baskets, backwashing systems, and vacuuming
- Maintain proper knowledge of all cleaning equipment, tools, and their designated storage locations
- Ability to assist with general maintenance of parks, buildings, and shelters
- Ability to perform custodial duties including cleaning floors, bathrooms, windows, and food surfaces
- Willingness to learn pool mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical components
- Fast learner with the ability to quickly understand procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation
- Strong team player who can also work independently when needed
- Commitment to following all Deerfield Park District safety policies and procedures
Responsibilities
- performing chemical testing of pools to ensure balanced and safe water chemistry
- performing daily pool maintenance including monitoring filters, cleaning baskets, backwashing systems, and vacuuming
- maintaining proper knowledge of all cleaning equipment, tools, and their designated storage locations
- assisting with general maintenance of parks, buildings, and shelters
- performing custodial duties including cleaning floors, bathrooms, windows, and food surfaces
Benefits
- Access to the Sachs Recreation Center while actively employed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
