Facilities and grounds Maintenance Worker

About us

Lake Summerset Association is a small business in Davis, IL. We are rewarding, autonomous and engaging.

Our work environment includes:

• On-the-job training
• Flexible working hours
• Growth opportunities

GENERAL SUMMARY:

To assist the Operations supervisor in maintaining and repairing physical structures of buildings and maintains grounds by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* * * EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY TO DRIVE CDL LICENSE REQUIRED VEHICLES (DUMP TRUCKS / PLOW TRUCKS)

* * * EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY TO OPERATE SKIDSTEER / BACKHOE LOADER appreciated.

Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from supervisor.

Cuts grass and trim weeds on organization's property.

Cleans internal areas of buildings, including buffing, dusting, sweeping, and mopping.

Washes windows.

Empties trash cans and consolidates trash for weekly pickup.

Paints interior and exterior walls and trim.

Operates snow removal equipment to maintain roads and parking lots.

Maintains and repairs buildings' plumbing and electrical systems.

Capable of doing minor carpentry work and building repairs.

Maintains and repairs structures.

Familiar with all phases of maintenance operations

Assists other departments.

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Language Skills:

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 customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide with 10's and 100’s.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Licenses:

Class B CDL license with Air Brakes endorsement REQUIRED, and ability to successfully test for the Illinois Department of Agriculture Pesticides Operator License.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and /or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; cold and heat. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and skills required for the position of Grounds Maintenance Worker. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Building and grounds maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Pesticide Applicator’s License (Preferred)
• CDL B Airbrakes endorsement (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Davis, IL 61019 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Davis, IL 61019: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22