Seasonal Parks Grounds Maintenance at Deerfield Park District — Deerfield, Lake County
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Job Description
Seasonal Groundskeeper The Deerfield Park District is seeking part-time seasonal team member to join our Parks Department. If you are a self-motivated and responsible individual who enjoys working outdoors, we encourage you to apply! This position involves general maintenance of park grounds, facilities, athletic fields, playgrounds, and landscaped areas. Requirements Must be at least 18 years old Must possess a valid driver’s license Basic knowledge and ability to operate landscape equipment s…
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Work camping in Illinois — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in Illinois?
Illinois work-camping concentrates May through October with the strongest demand in summer (June-August). The Mississippi River parks, Shawnee National Forest area, and the Wisconsin-border lake regions get the most traffic. Year-round host positions are rare — Illinois winters effectively pause campground operations.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Illinois?
Pay rates for Illinois work-camping positions cluster between $15.48/hour and $29.00/hour for most positions, based on listings currently in our database. Camp host roles that include a free RV site typically pay at the lower end. Maintenance, front-desk lead, and activities-coordinator positions pay at the higher end. Some volunteer state-park host positions trade work hours for a free full-hookup site instead of a paycheck — the site itself is often worth $600-$1,500/month in equivalent value.
Do Illinois campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Illinois state park host sites are designated within the campground at the state park or recreation area. Site quality varies by park — the larger reservoirs (Carlyle Lake, Rend Lake, Shabbona Lake) typically have better host site amenities than smaller inland parks.
Which Illinois state parks hire work campers?
Yes — the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is actively hiring campground hosts for the 2026 season at state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites. Currently advertised openings include Mississippi Palisades State Park, Chain O' Lakes State Park, Illini State Park, and Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area. Hosts have the privilege of free camping at designated sites within state parks. Apply through dnr.illinois.gov/parks/camp/campgroundhost.html.