General Maintenance Worker

Job DetailsJob Location: Multiple Locations - Oak Park, ILPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Shift: Mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekendsJob Category: UnionOverview:

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 General Maintenance Worker is responsible for cleaning and maintaining buildings, parks and equipment in order to ensure park standards are met and parks are functional, safe, and attractive for all users of the Park District. The General Maintenance Worker also provides excellent customer service by effectively communicating and enforcing Park District rules, regulations, and policies to park visitors.  The General Maintenance Worker position will typically work Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Essential Functions:

Clean parks of debris and trash. Paint indoor and outdoor facilities. Dig and maintain garden sites.
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
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
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work on a team
Customer service focus
Ability to recognize safety hazards
Ability to walk, stand, work at heights and dig for extended periods of time
Ability to lift 50lbs,over 80lbs with assistance
Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.

Recommended:

Familiarity with computers
Ability to read, write and/or speak Spanish
Preventative maintenance and/or grounds experience
Experience operating large trucks and equipment
Experience with painting, plumbing, woodworking and welding, concrete and electrical

Work Environment, Physical Demands and Considerations:

Frequently Sitting, walking, standing, reaching.
Occasionally Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
Ability to work on a ladder.
Strength Work requires digging and handling up to 50lbs, over 50 with assistance of materials or equipment.
Other requirements may include operating office equipment including, but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, fax and telephone devices.
Will be exposed to chemicals such as acids, glues, chlorine and other substances in cleaning solutions.
Will be exposed to occasional inclement weather including extreme heat, humidity, cold, rain, snow, ice and wind.
Protective clothing is required as it pertains to the particular job duty.
Examples may include: safety goggles, glasses, face shields, steel tip work boots, protective rubber or leather gloves, hard hat, paint spray respirator, protective suits and outer wear and back brace
Some exposure to noise, dust, fumes, elevation and confined spaces.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently
Ability to direct and train seasonal staff
Ability to operate assigned equipment.
Ability to keep pace with the