Full-time Maintenance Custodian @ Olparks

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MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN

The Full-Time Maintenance position is a full time IMRF eligible position. The position is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the inside and outside property of the Oak View Center. The work schedule for this position is 7:30-4:00pm Monday through Friday.

BENEFITS

The Oak Lawn Park District is committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. Some of the many benefits we offer include: Medical, Dental and Vision Care; Pension Plan (IMRF); Paid-Time Off (Vacation, Sick-time, Holidays); Employee discounts at park district facilities and for programs- free use of all fitness facilities for employees; Monthly Healthy Living Club Meetings- provide staff an opportunity to try different forms of recreational activities at no cost.

*The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact Christina Farias at [email protected]

ABOUT US

The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities.

QUALIFICATIONS:  High School Graduate or equivalent

 Some custodial experience preferred  Knowledge of household and commercial appliances, cleaning supplies and tools  Must be able to lift 50 lbs.  Must be able to work independently  Must have decision making skills  Must be able to take initiative with tasks  Communication skills  Must be able to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Building Maintenance Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Order all maintenance supplies and equipment as necessary.  Cleans and washes floors, walls and windows  Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies  Empties waste and other trash  Responsible for securing all windows, doors and activating security system before closing building  Acts as watchman when necessary  Submits reports of work performed  Set up and take down of rental rooms  During a room rental, he/she is responsible for introducing themselves to the person in charge of the room rental in order to have a contact person to appeal to if there are problems with that particular room rental patrons  Report need for building or equipment repairs  Wash windows, chairs, counter tops, woodwork, carpet, walls  Perform special maintenance tasks/projects as needed.

 Performs other duties as assigned

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:  Must work closely with others.  Must work around general public and patrons of the facility.  Will be exposed to chemicals such as cleaning supplies, weed killers, oil.  Must be able to follow directions from supervisor.  Must be able to use good safety awareness and judgment at all times.  Resolve issues and problems with good judgment and in best interests  Report damaged and hazardous materials or situations

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS:  Must be able to work 40 hours per week  Must be able to lift 50 lbs  Must be able to stand, move and perform labor activities for long periods of time

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:  Must be able to work alone or in crowded areas  Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks  Must be able to communicate with staff and patrons in a friendly professional manner  Able to use good judgment in the absence of supervision  Must be able to use good common sense and safety when using tools and performing work

 Must have the ability to work a varied schedule as required

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:  Work may be performed indoors or outdoors in cold or hot temperatures  Work may be repetitive such as painting, vacuuming.  May be exposed to hazardous materials such as paint fumes, cleaning fumes and chemicals all of which should be handle responsibly and with care

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS:  Must be able to follow instructions and give instructions to part time maintenance  Able to communicate verbally and in writing $17.00/Hour