Full-time Maintenance Custodian

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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