Park Attendant - Allerton Park & Retreat Center

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Posted on Jul 8, 2026
Duties Responsibilities Cultivates, sprays, plants, prunes, fertilizes and cares for landscape plantings consisting of lawns, shrubs, trees and flowering plants. Assist in public functions/events, such as directing traffic, setting up tables and chairs, and protecting University property. Assist the Park Supervisor with park construction and/or maintenance projects consisting of lawn renovations, garden wall and shelter repairs, road improvements, tree felling and sculpture conservation. Mops, dusts, sweeps, removes trash, polishes, scrubs and services those building shops, storage areas, offices, rest rooms, and public reception areas. Adjust, clean, paint, regulate, repair and operate buildings, including their heating, sanitary, mechanical systems and drainage equipment. Assist in coordinating and leading volunteers/extra help staff in park operations. Operate, maintain, repair and adjust equipment used in the performance of assigned duties. Collect and dispose of garbage, litter, debris, and pruning generated in the course of performance. Remove snow and ice on roads, paths, walks, and parking lots. Perform other related duties as assigned.