Part-time Maintenance Custodian Job at Oak Lawn Park District in Oak Lawn

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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