Groundskeeper-Seasonal, PT

Looking for a summer job that keeps you active, outdoors, and part of a fun team? 
Come join our team as a part time Racket Club Summer Groundskeeper and help keep our courts and grounds looking their best all season (May-August) long!

✨ No experience required — we’ll train you!
✨ Perfect for students or anyone looking for early-morning hours as the shift is 5am-10am, M-F.  
✨ Be done with work by 10am and enjoy the rest of your summer!

As a Summer Groundskeeper, you’ll help prepare and maintain our outdoor tennis courts and facility so players can enjoy a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Your day may include:

• Preparing clay courts (rolling, dragging, lining, watering)


• Setting up the outdoor pavilion (water coolers, towels, bathrooms, ice)


• Keeping courts and grounds clean and debris-free


• Mowing, raking, weeding, mulching, light painting, and light maintenance

The ideal candidate:

• Must be 16 years of age or older


• Willingness to work outdoors 


• Comfortable using basic tools and equipment (or excited to learn!)


• Basic understanding of maintenance, landscaping, or cleaning is helpful, but not required.


• CPR/AED certification preferred (but not required), or willing to obtain during the first 30 days on the job.


• Availability to work holidays as needed.  


• Tennis knowledge is a bonus — not a must!

The Crystal Lake Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Click here for a list of benefits offered.