Position Type:
Parks and Recreation/Maintenance Worker II
Date Posted:
7/15/2026
Location:
Various Locations
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
07/29/2026
SALARY RANGE: $35.7990- $41.8850/HOUR
- Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.
NATURE OF WORK:
This is a full-time Maintenance Worker II role, which performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment within the Greenways division. Employees may use hand and power tools such as drills, brooms, rakes, shovels and power washers. Tasks require employees to work outdoors for most of the workday in a variety of weather conditions. Work is often performed in heavy traffic, requiring employees to be alert to avoid accidents or personal injuries. Employees may be assigned tasks of a similar or higher-level classification to gain experience and training in preparation for advancement. This position requires both scheduled and unscheduled overtime for emergencies, and special projects, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Safety equipment such as hardhat, safety glasses, reflective safety vest, gloves, steel-toed shoes, earplugs, face shield and other protective equipment is worn.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
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Clears repair site of loose materials with a shovel, sledge hammer, or air hammer; operates a concrete saw to cut out damaged concrete; builds forms for bench pads, curb stops, and parking lot repair projects; compacts soil using tamper; pours and finishes concrete; shovels, spreads, rakes, and levels asphalt and gravel, mows and plants grass, rakes leaves, lays sod, cleans parks after storms and special events; paints park equipment; mends and repairs park fences.
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Picks up litter, delivers supplies, paints park benches and garbage cans, removes graffiti, plants, transplants, fertilizes, mulches, waters, and prunes City park grounds, shrubs, bushes, and trees; prunes shrubs using hand or electric pruners; removes weeds from around flowers
and shrubs by hand or by using weed cutters, prepares soil by operating power or hand tools and equipment such as aerator, roller, rototiller, shovel, garden hoe, or rake; sows grass seed by hand or with mechanized equipment; unloads and lays out sod; delivers soil, compost, wood chips, and other materials to work site and shovels, rakes, and levels materials; rakes and mulches leaves. -
Operates a variety of standard power and hand tools and specialized equipment such as forestry vehicles, brush chippers, chain saws, air hammers, weed eaters, hand mowers, leaf blowers, power saws, and trimming tools, planting tools such as shovels, axes , pruners, flood lights, snow plow, and other required equipment while performing essential functions.
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Drives a dump truck to transport materials; operates controls in truck cab to dump and spread materials on surfaces.
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Drives dump trucks to plow snow and spread salt.
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Maintains City beaches by operating a motorized beach cleaner and removing materials by hand on a daily basis during normal months of operation.
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Maintains sports fields by grading, lining, edging, and raking on a regular basis.
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Prepares outdoor natural ice rinks for use by flooding designated areas on a regular basis during the skating season both at night and during the day.
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Supports special events and performs duties as assigned by supervisor or event team leads.
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Checks the condition of equipment daily and performs pre- and post-trip inspections.
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Performs routine preventative maintenance on trucks, utilizing tools and other, various equipment.
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Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
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Uses two-way radios, mobile telephones, personal computers, cameras, tablets, and any other electronic devices frequently used to communicate and store data
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Performs a variety of other maintenance tasks assigned to the bureau and agency.
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Will be assigned to weekend shift work from April to November and additional changes to work schedule may also be required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Two (2) or more years of experience performing maintenance, construction, or repair work that includes operating related vehicles and equipment, including dump trucks.
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Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License
(CDL) with air brake endorsement and a safe driving record.
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Must obtain and maintain a State of Illinois Pesticide Operator's License within eighteen (18) months of employment.
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Must complete NIMS Incident Command training (ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800) within eighteen (18) months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing,
including through email.
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Proficiency in timekeeping and payroll platforms such as Executime and E-Suite.
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Considerable knowledge of safe operating procedures for hand and power tools used in asphalt and concrete maintenance and repair.
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Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in the care of flowers, shrubs, trees, lawns, and athletic fields.
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Understanding of the hazards and safety precautions associated with the use of tools, vehicles, and chemicals.
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Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions and apply them to work assignments with minimal supervision.
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Ability to interpret and apply safety instructions for chemical use (fertilizers, pesticides, etc.).
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
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Skilled in the operation and routine maintenance of vehicles and motorized equipment requiring a CDL.
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Commitment to flexible scheduling, including availability for weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime for emergencies, special events, projects, and snow/ice control operations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
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Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; ability to move heavy objects (100 pounds or more) short distances.
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Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions such as extreme cold, high winds, rain, snow, sleet, high temperatures, humidity, and other uncomfortable conditions.
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Ability to use all equipment and power tools required to perform assigned tasks efficiently.
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Ability to focus on small and distant objects, recognize the depth of objects, lift, bend, kneel, sit, or stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work outdoors at night with limited lighting.
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Ability to walk or navigate over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
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Ability to work around chemicals, asphalt products, concrete, vehicle or equipment fumes, gasses, dust, and dirt while following safety guidelines.
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Ability to work on job sites with elevated noise levels and vibrations.
SUPERVISION:
Work is performed under the general direction of a supervisor or crew leader. Assignments may vary from day to day depending on the season and work requirements. Instructions, either verbal or written, are in the form of the project to be completed, with the employee responsible. Work is reviewed through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings, and feedback from the supervisor and from other department employees. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Unified Work Rules, Union Contract, Personnel Rules, and OSHA. Work is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence to work rules, and performance in accordance with classification standards.
PUBLIC CONTACT:
The employee has contact with other City employees to relay factual and specific information regarding work; there is occasional contact with the general public when in the field to answer questions and respond to concerns.
SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST
Structured Oral Interview Category List Two (2) Years
Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.
The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY).
