Parks Maintenace (Seasonal Part-Time)

Job Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of The Park Maintenance Manager, the employee is responsible for assigned maintenance duties throughout the Glencoe Park District.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Ability to work independently and assist staff as needed in a public setting.
• Demonstrate appropriate public relations skills and always be courteous to the public.
• Must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily to fulfill the responsibilities of the Parks Maintenance position.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old or older.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test, which the Glencoe Park District will cover.

Required Knowledge:

Strong knowledge and understanding of basic maintenance tasks at the Takiff Center, Weinberg Family Recreation Center, Glencoe Beach/Boating Facilities, and all district parks as assigned by the Park Operations Supervisor.

Required Skills:

• Mechanical Skills: To understand how to operate basic landscaping and essential custodial equipment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; maintain a positive attitude; and be receptive to constructive feedback.
• Teamwork: Promote and support work teams, put the team's success above one's interests, and support everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Judgment: Exhibit sound and appropriate judgment; support and explain the reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making; and make timely decisions.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems promptly; and develop alternative solutions.
• Oral Communication: Listen and get clarification and respond well to questions.
• Technical Skills: Pursue feedback from supervisors and co-workers; strive to build knowledge and skills continuously; and share expertise with others.
• Organizational Support: Follow policies and procedures.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patrons and other employees of the agency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintenance

• As required, perform custodial and maintenance duties in caring for Beach House and adjacent grounds. Complete any duties when other custodial staff is absent.  Complete the required daily maintenance schedule as assigned by the supervisor.
• Empty trash cans throughout the district and fill dog bag dispensers as assigned.
• Clean and wash floors, walls, windows, tables, chairs, sills, and counters in assigned areas on a daily, weekly, or seasonal basis as assigned.
• Empty garbage and recycling. Sanitize can liners and surfaces weekly.
• Maintain, restock, and clean all custodial supplies, work carts, and storage closets.  
• Perform general landscape and horticultural work, such as planting and trimming trees and shrubs, grading old and new areas, and operating special landscape equipment.
• Mow and trim with tractors and small mowers.
• Operate landscape equipment (Blower, Trimmer, Edger)
• Install, repair, and paint fences and backstops.
• Prepare and mark with athletic field lines, softball and baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and football fields.
• Remove all garbage, paper, refuse material, etc., from parks and playground areas.
• Perform any other Park District duties as directed.

Records and Reports

• Required to complete and submit the use of a work checklist system to ensure high standards of cleanliness.

Safety

• Follow the proper use and care of all tools, equipment, and related Glencoe Park District property as utilized by the department.
• Follow the safety policies and procedures implemented following the Glencoe Park District safety manual. Immediately report any accidents, incidents, or violations to the Park Operations Supervisor.
• Use all provided personal protective equipment as required.
• Attend required in-service training, meetings, and orientations.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with facilities staff to address non-routine custodial issues.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: To clean walls and other areas; Assisting staff or customers.
• Sitting: Refer to the facility scheduling book to complete the checklist and paperwork.         
• Reaching: To retrieve cleaning equipment, garbage, tables, and chairs.  To clean areas.
• Pulling: To use cleaning equipment to set up rooms.
• Pushing: To push the maintenance cart, table and chair racks, television/VCR cabinet, projector, dolly, mop bucket, vacuum, broom, and mop.
• Lifting: To lift tables, chairs, cleaning supplies and equipment, garbage, boxes, and various apparatus to clean under.  Up to 75 pounds.
• Bending: To pick up debris, garbage, mopping, cleaning equipment and supplies, boxes, etc. Up to 75 pounds.
• Walking: From room to room, to office, to garbage or adjacent grounds around Takiff Center.
• Communications: To effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and other job-related individuals.

Hours:

The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Due to the nature of park district programming, evening, weekend, and some holiday hours are to be expected, and the work week may likely exceed the designated hours.

Pay Scale:

This is a seasonal part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. The intended starting pay for this position is $17.50 per hour.

Benefits Include:

• Park District Membership, Program and Rental Discounts

*To review the full job description, please contact the hiring manager.

Glencoe Park District is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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