Full Time Maintenance Jobs in Wheaton, IL (NOW HIRING)

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MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN

The Full-Time Maintenance position is a full time IMRF eligible position. The position is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the inside and outside property of the Oak View Center. The work schedule for this position is 7:30-4:00pm Monday through Friday.

BENEFITS

The Oak Lawn Park District is committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. Some of the many benefits we offer include: Medical, Dental and Vision Care; Pension Plan (IMRF); Paid-Time Off (Vacation, Sick-time, Holidays); Employee discounts at park district facilities and for programs- free use of all fitness facilities for employees; Monthly Healthy Living Club Meetings- provide staff an opportunity to try different forms of recreational activities at no cost.

*The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact Christina Farias at cfarias@olparks.com

ABOUT US

The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Graduate or equivalent

Some custodial experience preferred
Knowledge of household and commercial appliances, cleaning supplies and tools
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to work independently
Must have decision making skills
Must be able to take initiative with tasks
Communication skills
Must be able to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Building Maintenance Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Order all maintenance supplies and equipment as necessary.
Cleans and washes floors, walls and windows
Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies
Empties waste and other trash
Responsible for securing all windows, doors and activating security system before closing building
Acts as watchman when necessary
Submits reports of work performed
Set up and take down of rental rooms
During a room rental, he/she is responsible for introducing themselves to the person in charge of the room rental in order to have a contact person to appeal to if there are problems with that particular room rental patrons
Report need for building or equipment repairs
Wash windows, chairs, counter tops, woodwork, carpet, walls
Perform special maintenance tasks/projects as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
Must work closely with others.
Must work around general public and patrons of the facility.
Will be exposed to chemicals such as cleaning supplies, weed killers, oil.
Must be able to follow directions from supervisor.
Must be able to use good safety awareness and judgment at all times.
Resolve issues and problems with good judgment and in best interests
Report damaged and hazardous materials or situations

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Must be able to work 40 hours per week
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Must be able to stand, move and perform labor activities for long periods of time

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Must be able to work alone or in crowded areas
Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks
Must be able to communicate with staff and patrons in a friendly professional manner
Able to use good judgment in the absence of supervision
Must be able to use good common sense and safety when using tools and performing work

Must have the ability to work a varied schedule as required

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Work may be performed indoors or outdoors in cold or hot temperatures
Work may be repetitive such as painting, vacuuming.
May be exposed to hazardous materials such as paint fumes, cleaning fumes and chemicals all of which should be handle responsibly and with care

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS:
Must be able to follow instructions and give instructions to part time maintenance
Able to communicate verbally and in writing