Crystal Lake Park District is hiring: Custodian-2nd Shift in Crystal Lake

REPORTS TO: Custodian Supervisor
DIVISION: Park Services
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: Sunday Thursday 5:30 pm 2:00 am and Friday & Saturday evening weekend hours

SUMMARY
The Custodian, under the supervision of the 2nd Shift Custodian Supervisor, is responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the Park District buildings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Building Custodian must be a High School graduate, or have two years working experience in a field related to custodian, cleaning and maintenance work
• Possess the basic knowledge and experience of building cleaning and maintenance work
• Ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned
• Ability to cooperate with and interpret Park District philosophies in relation to governmental, public and private groups and agencies and to the general public
• Strong knowledge of pertinent safety precautions
• Ability to maintain a positive and effective working relationships with other supervisors and subordinate employees
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees, patrons, community groups and other units of local government
• Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the Facility Maintenance Supervisor
• Capacity to utilize effective time management skills and be able to work under the stress of multiple deadlines, requests from other departments and interruptions with accuracy
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relationships with both internal and external customers
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and the public both orally and in writing
• Capacity to be self-motivated and achieve goals with minimal supervision or direction
• Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations
• Capacity to proactively troubleshoot, problem solve and make judgments with respect to confidentiality
• Valid driver's license and be at least 18 years of age

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cleans and maintains all building areas and furnishings as assigned
• Sets up equipment and furnishings for recreation programs
• Clean toilets, lavatories, sinks and drinking fountains
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and buffs floors. Also cleans carpets
• Washes woodwork, furniture and glass
• Makes sure all lighting needs are met
• Care of premises immediately surrounding buildings
• Ability to make minor building repairs
• Performs other maintenance functions as assigned
• Must exercise safe work habits and follow the prescribed instructions on all cleaning chemicals that are used
• Follow the process and procedures of the Crystal Lake Park District Safety Policy and Employee Policy Manual

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs other maintenance functions as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings upon request

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Must be in condition adequate to conduct onsite inspection of park district facilities and operations
• Must be able to perform manual labor with varying degrees of physical exertion
• May frequently be required walk, sit, talk and hear.
• May frequently be required to use hands and/or fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• May frequently be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must be able to handle average to heavy weight materials, maximum weight 50 pounds without assistance. Over 50 pounds with assistance.
• May be in awkward or difficult positions resulting in physical fatigue
• Must have specific vision abilities required for this job: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Worker must be able to work:

• Effectively under stress of deadlines and complaints
• Independently
• Cooperatively with fellow staff, general public, contractors, vendors, community groups, and media in a proper manner

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Prolonged stress and pressures of the position could affect some individuals blood pressure.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Worker may be:

• Involved in repetitive work (i.e. computer keyboard, writing, hand tools)
• Visiting parks and buildings which will expose him/her to weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, snow, rain and ice
• Some activities are performed indoors; these conditions include lighting and temperature
• Exposed to various chemicals, cleaning agents, oil and fuel etc.
• Exposed to elevated noise levels produced from maintenance equipment and/or power tools

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS
Worker must be able to:

• Train and pass on other prudent safety and other work-related practices to co-workers
• Use basic math, reading and writing skills
• Follow step-by-step procedures and obtain appropriate end results
• Exhibit good problem-solving abilities
• Project a positive image and neat appearance to visitors of the park district
• Demonstrate good safety awareness.