Attendant (H) Headquarters

Chicago Park District • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, keeps clean and orderly restrooms and facilities reserved for visitors. The role also maintains recreational equipment and other supplies provided for the public, and performs related duties as required. Work is based at Chicago Park District Headquarters, 4830 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609. The position pays $23.57 per hour and is budgeted for up to 28 hours per week.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning agents used in indoor sanitation and maintenance.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to respond to routine inquiries from the public.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience performing building maintenance or other related maintenance activities is preferred.
• Previous experience using maintenance equipment and supplies such as cleaning agents and waxes, and operating a floor buffing machine, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and orderly restrooms and facilities reserved for visitors.
• Maintain recreational equipment and other supplies provided for the public.
• Make simple reports of attendance and materials distributed.
• Operate, clean, and maintain heating equipment when assigned.
• Remove litter and trash from grounds immediately outside park buildings daily where it may endanger park patrons, such as broken glass or slippery spills.
• Clean grounds as needed.
• Respond to routine inquiries from the public.

Benefits

• $1.00 per hour pay increase on January 1, 2026.
• $1.00 per hour pay increase on January 1, 2027.
• One day of personal leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued pro rata.
• Two days of sick leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued pro rata.
• After one year of employment, employees who worked 1,040 hours or more in the previous year are typically eligible for 7–10 workdays of paid vacation annually, with additional time after the first five years of employment.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave upon meeting FMLA eligibility requirements.
• Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
• Free admission to most Chicago museums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed