Part-time Maintenance Custodian

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Maintenance Custodian- Pavilion

The Part-Time Maintenance Custodian is responsible for the cleaning and routine maintenance work in the Community Pavilion and its surrounding grounds. The employee is under the direct supervision of the maintenance supervisor.

INCENTIVES :

Part time employees receive 25% off general programs with the exception of PDNA, contracted, trips and private lessons. In order to encourage a healthy lifestyle for our staff members, the Park District provides all staff with the opportunity to use our fitness facilities at the Community Pavilion and the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center free of charge.

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.

*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 a representative of the Personnel Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 16 years of age

Knowledge of cleaning supplies and basic tools

Must be able to lift 50lbs

Must be able to work independently

Must have decision making skills

Must be able to take the initiative with tasks

Must have good communication skills

Must be able to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Pavilion Maintenance Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Cleans, washes floors, walls, and windows

Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies

Empties waste and other trash

Cleans weight room equipment

Changes light bulbs

Cleans adjacent grounds for litter and sweeps walks

Cleans and maintains locker and shower rooms including replenishing supplies

Act as a watchman when necessary

Submits daily check sheets

Setup and takedown of volleyball equipment, tables, chairs, party rentals, and other programs as needed

Clean all gym courts and surrounding area

Obey and enforce rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Oak Lawn Park District

Performs other tasks as needed

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Moves furniture and equipment as needed

Reports building repairs

Shovels snow

Operates gas powered snow blower

Spreads salt on sidewalks

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Must be able to work 12 to 19 hours per week

Must be able to lift 50lbs

Must be able to stand, move and perform labor activities for long period of time

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Must work closely with others

Must work around the general public and patrons in the facility

Must work under the supervision and directions of supervisors

Able to multi-task and prioritize well

Must be able to communicate with staff and patrons in a friendly and professional manner

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Custodian is exposed to outside weather conditions 10 percent of the time, including extreme heat, cold snow, rain, and ice

Protective clothing is required as follows: ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, protective gloves, and protective equipment needed for specific job task

Worker is exposed to chemicals including but not limited to cleaning supplies, weed killers, oils, and gasoline

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS:

Must be able to follow directions from supervisor

Must be able to follow task lists completely

Must use good safety awareness and judgment at all times

Able to communicate well verbally and in writing