Custodial Services Specialist

Job Title: Custodial Services Specialist

Department: Parks and Facilities

Location: Maintenance Shop 1500 E Euclid Ave. Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Reports To: Facility & Trades Manager

Essential Functions

Performs custodial work inside and outside the Weiss Community Center, Pool building, 401 Administration Office, and 550 Business Center Drive with a major emphasis on neatness and sanitation. Flexible scheduling will be a necessary part of this position. Weekend and evening hours may be required of this position. Standard schedule will be Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Duties and Responsibilities

• Empty wastebaskets; sort recycling
• Clean and sanitize toilets, showers, sinks
• Pickup litter
• Strip, wax and buff floors with the necessary machinery
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets
• Shovel snow
• Sweep sidewalks
• Suggest and implement improvements to the care of the facility
• There is a strong emphasis on always having common areas litter free; and keeping the locker and washroom areas neat and sanitized.
• Drives park district vehicle between facilities
• Maintains records as needed

Risk Management

· Actively supports and enforces the safety program instituted by the Park District

• Maintains a working knowledge of all general agency and department-specific safety rules
• Attends required safety program and in-service education meetings as directed
• Corrects unsafe conditions and/or reports them to your director supervisor
• Enforces safety disciplinary policies and procedures
• Uses material handling equipment or staff assistance when lifting and/or moving objects 50 pounds or heavier
• Uses protective gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE)

Additional Functions

• Performs other duties and functions as requested
• On call nights and weekends as needed

Required Qualifications:

· Good knowledge in the use of custodial maintenance tools.

· Ability to operate buffing machines and floor scrubbers

· Familiarity with safe handling of mixed cleaning chemicals and concentrates.

· Understanding the requirements for health and standards for sanitation.

· Ability to understand work orders left by the staff and communicate problems found.

· An attitude of friendliness and helpfulness to workers and patrons of the Park District.

· Be in good physical condition and must have the ability to handle strenuous and varied physical activity, including but not limited to, extensive lifting, standing, and walking

· Must be able to pass a criminal background check

· Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly

· Valid driver's license

Recommended Qualifications:

• Experience in custodial work
• Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid training

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Prospect, IL 60056: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20