General Maintenance Worker

Overview:

The General Maintenance Worker is a Full-Time Position. We offer competitive compensation. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending account, 457 plan(s), IMRF Pension,  tuition reimbursement, vacation, holidays, sick time and personal days. This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement.

Job Purpose:

The Full Time General Maintenance Worker is responsible for cleaning and maintaining buildings, parks and equipment in order to meet park standards to provide safe, functional, and attractive grounds and facilities for all users of the Park District. The General Maintenance Worker position will typically work Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Essential Functions:

• Will Perform all aspects of landscape mowing and trimming including operating zero turn mowers, and hand held landscape equipment, (blowers, string trimmers, and edgers) at all Park locations
• Performs athletic field maintenance duties including aerating, mowing, infield maintenance, week removal, top dressing.
• Cleans parks of debris and trash
• Adjusts, repairs, inspects and maintains playground equipment
• Performs winterizing and spring set-ups of grounds and facilities
• Maintains fencing
• Removes snow and debris from parks and facilities
• Rakes tot lots
• Prepares fields for soccer, baseball, and other outdoor sports
• Repairs and installs parts on a variety of equipment
• Loads and unloads equipment for daily use
• Performs safety checks of grounds and equipment
• Completes daily building inspections
• Cleans and maintains comfort stations
• Performs preventive maintenance of all Park District buildings
• Performs adjustments of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, paint and plaster on District buildings
• Transports equipment and personnel in a variety of District vehicles
• Cleans and checks vehicles daily
• Keeps tools and equipment in good repair
• Keeps accurate records of mileage, equipment maintenance, purchases, etc.
• Trains and cooperates with seasonal workers

Additional Functions:

• Purchases small hardware items
• Provides a favorable image of the Park District while working in parks, by answering questions and giving directions
• Assists in set-up and take-down for special events
• Provides occasional instruction for seasonal workers

Knowledge, Skills, and Work Experience Required:

• Must be 18 years of age and have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) (Class B with air brakes endorsement) acquired within 6 months of hire so as to pass probation. Condition of continued employment
• Good driving record and maintain valid Driver's License / CDL at all times. This position is part of pre-employment drug testing and a random drug and alcohol testing program.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, some college preferred
• Knowledge of operation of equipment and hand tools, common power tools and chain saws
• Industrial/Warehouse experience or Building maintenance experience
• Oral and written