Custodial & Maintenance Foreman - RiverPlex Recreation & Wellness Center

Duties: Under the general supervision of the RiverPlex General Manager, the Custodial and Maintenance Foreman is responsible for:

• Performing daily facility cleaning and maintenance as required by program schedules and other maintenance staff schedules.
• Assists in planning, developing and implementing staff training procedures as they relate to maintenance functions.
• Under the guidance of the Supervisor of the RiverPlex, will supervise full and part-time custodial staff.
• Performing general maintenance and repair of building systems and performing simple repairs to building fixtures and equipment.
• Transporting and setting up equipment and furniture according to program schedules.
• Assisting in the evaluation of daily checklists and maintenance procedures.
• Recommending improved maintenance techniques and procedures based on experience.
• Monitor and make non-technical adjustments to the building heating and cooling systems.
• Perform general day-to-day maintenance and repair of pool filter systems.
• Instructs and monitors part time and seasonal employees in their use of pool mechanical systems such as chlorine feed systems, filters, etc.
• Oversees maintenance of aquatic water slides.
• Monitor and make simple repairs or adjustments to building electrical systems.
• Trouble shoot problems with quality water or mechanical systems.
• Perform a variety of building alteration functions to include minor carpentry, painting and the installation of equipment and appliances; perform simple repairs to building, grounds and minor masonry work.
• Maintains inventory of maintenance and janitorial supplies and follows appropriate ordering procedures.
• Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed.  Supports all aspects of the Park District’s safety program.
• Perform other duties as assigned:
  • which are reasonably related to the duties described; or
  • which need to be performed promptly to avoid safety hazards or to protect Park District property; or
  • which are not generally described in other job descriptions; or
  • when the amount of work exceeds the availability of Park District employees within the appropriate job classification.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to reach, walk, pull, kneel, squat and bend at the waist and knees.
• Ability to manipulate tools as needed to complete job duties.
• Ability to operate vibratory tools as needed to complete job duties.
• Ability to balance on ladders and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to distinguish colors relative to electrical wiring.
• Ability to detect noxious odors relative to job duties.
• Ability to understand and complete record keeping and paperwork relative to job duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Basic knowledge of supervision and development techniques, and the ability to supervise and assist with the performance evaluation of all custodial staff.

Knowledge and Ability:

• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to complete the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Aquatic Faci