Facilities and Aquatics Maintenance Worker – Seasonal

Overview

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
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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.

• Maintain aquatic facilities, community centers, and park buildings, with a strong focus on pool operations and water quality.
• Perform chemical testing of pools to ensure balanced and safe water chemistry.
• 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.
• Assist with general maintenance of parks, buildings, and shelters.
• Perform custodial duties including cleaning floors, bathrooms, windows, and food surfaces.
• Learn pool mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical components.
• Be a fast learner with the ability to quickly understand procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Be a strong team player who can also work independently when needed.
• Commit to following all Deerfield Park District safety policies and procedures.

• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain proper knowledge of all cleaning equipment, tools, and their designated storage locations.

Season: April through early September

Hours: 7 am – 3:30 pm, Wednesday – Sunday

Pay Rate: $18–$19 per hour

• Access to the Sachs Recreation Center while actively employed