Facilities Specialist I

Elmhurst IL

Description

Description:  Our custodians work as part of a dedicated team primarily responsible for cleanliness and general maintenance of the many facilities and public bathrooms throughout the Park District. This position will be responsible for driving a District vehicle around to primarily clean facilities throughout the District. Daily responsibilities include:  cleaning and disinfecting sinks, urinals, toilets, furniture and fixtures, mopping floors and vacuuming carpets and rugs, collecting and removing garbage and recycling, and program room set-up and take-down. Custodians are also responsible for conducting regular building inspections, completing work assignment checklists, following preventative maintenance schedules, reporting issues in need of repair, and maintaining inventories. Qualifications: The best applicants will have a high school diploma (or equivalent). A valid Illinois driver's license is required. Experience in commercial custodial work strongly preferred. Light maintenance and repair skills, as well as ability to use computer/technology to read and respond to emails and work orders are highly desirable. Other requirements include sufficient physical ability for the position, including visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, talk, kneel, stoop, grasp, bend and reach, spend up to 90% of work time standing, walking and/or performing physical labor and the ability to perform job-related functions within District offices and/or facilities. Applicants must also have the ability to work in a safe and effective manner, excellent time management skills, the ability to work together as part of a cohesive team, and the ability to be flexible with scheduling. Work Conditions:  Exposure to outside weather conditions and exposure to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. Hours:  Must be available Monday-Friday year round and available Saturdays and Sundays April through October from 3-11:30PM. Pay: $17.78 per hour Benefits: In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF) • Pension / Defined Benefit Plan (IMRF) • 457 Plan / Defined Contribution Plan • Paid Time Off • Park District Facility Discounts and Usage Benefit Mission Statement We enrich lives while having fun! Our Vision Our Vision is to be a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community. Values Community Focused – At the end of the day, it’s all about the community we serve Customer Service Excellence – We will exceed customer expectations and present the “wow” moment Fun – We will inject fun and passion in what we do everyday Integrity – We will always do the right thing and we will do it the right way