Seasonal Maintenance

Seasonal Maintenance Lake Barrington, IL, United States

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Seasonal Maintenance Location: Lake Barrington, IL, United States Date Posted: Mar 25, 2026 Job ID: 2603036

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Description

Job Overview As a seasonal maintenance helper, you will support the upkeep of the communitys grounds, buildings, and amenities, including two clubhouses, ensuring all areas are clean, safe, and ready for residents. Youll assist with routine maintenance tasks, landscaping, amenity and pool preparation, and work orders, following established guidelines and team direction.

Skills & Qualifications

• No direct experience required. Will train on all community systems.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry trades is suggested.
• Must be able to operate tools and equipment related to facility maintenance.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills required.

Your Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure environment.
• Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, and managing crises.
• On-call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by property manager.
• Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job.
• Maintains all fire protection and security systems, including required maintenance inspections and documentation.
• Inspects all emergency equipment to ensure compliance.
• Records and completes preventive maintenance activities and programs.
• Oversees the construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Observes, evaluates, and corrects maintenance or repair on equipment.
• Ensures a highly efficient safety program with emphasis on awareness, discipline, and compliance. Overall safety program to conform with OSHA standards, applicable building safety manual, and other safety venues as deemed appropriate.
• Record and report all unusual and irregular conditions to the Community Manager.
• Maintain a cordial, professional manner in dealing with residents, contractors, management, etc.
• Ensure all equipment, supplies, and materials are in functional working condition in a neat and orderly manner.
• All other duties as directed by the Director of Maintenance.

Operate Equipment

• Operate equipment such as commercial mowers, tractors, excavators, company vehicles.
• Experience with gas-powered blowers, trimmers, chainsaws.
• Removal of trash, debris, and leaves.
• Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Take direction and complete assigned work orders.

Landscaping & Maintenance Tasks

• Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and electronically.
• Small Engine Landscaping: Mowing, weed eating, leaf blowing.
• Assist in the maintenance of shop equipment and tools and in the maintenance of cleanliness within the shop.
• Perform simple repair and maintenance tasks alone as directed.
• Performs grounds maintenance functions: pulling weeds, raking leaves, sweeping sidewalks, and cleaning debris.
• Clears ditches, digs holes, waters vegetation, cleans canals, drains, and tree wells.
• Operates light landscape equipment.
• Maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety.
• Complies with all company policies and safety procedures.
• Works effectively in a group, takes direction from supervisor, and follows instructions.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor and co-workers.

Physical Requirements & Working Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying, and moving objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day.
• Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business.
• Must have finger dexterity for typing, using a keyboard.
• Must be mobile enough to move around both the office in order to make copies, send mail and faxes, and to walk around the property. This could include lengthy walks on uneven areas.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other associates.
• Capable of working extended hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting.
• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail-oriented, and with good reasoning skills.
• Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes, and delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances.
• For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Hours over and above normal office hours will occur, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

What We Offer As a full-time associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and others. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match.

Compensation $17 per hour

Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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