The work was always different and meaningful to the community.
What I wish was different
Pay was better and a boot stipend
Advice
It is worth working for a park district or public works. It's a way to give back to the community by also getting paid.
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Park maintenance
May - August 2019 • Downers Grove, IL
What I liked
Managers were accommodating and friendly
What I wish was different
I wish the hours were different and I didn’t have to be there at 7am every day
Advice
Apply well before the summer to be considered
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Building Supervisor
August 2016 • Downers Grove, IL
What I liked
I loved the environment of the recreation center. My co-workers became my best friends, and I met some amazing people I will keep in contact with for the rest of my life. I liked the hours I worked, and I enjoyed waking up early to see the people who wake up at 4 am everyday just to workout.
What I wish was different
Management was not very helpful due to inexperience. Things would break, or lights would go out and it would take months to get fixed or replaced.
Advice
The people you work with make the experience worth wild. I learned to get myself out there, and not be shy and try to make everyone's day better everyday.
