Attendant - Part-time (South Region)

Chicago Park District • Chicago, IL

1d • $24

About The Position

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under general supervision, keeps clean and orderly restrooms and facilities reserved for visitors. Performs related duties as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Maintains clean and orderly restrooms and facilities reserved for visitors, recreational equipment and other supplies provided for the public. Makes simple reports of attendance and materials distributed. Operates, cleans and maintains heating equipment when so assigned. Removes all litter and trash on grounds immediately outside park buildings on a daily basis where situations exist which may endanger park patrons, for example, the presence of broken glass, slippery spills, etc. Cleans grounds as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience: Previous experience in performing building maintenance or other related maintenance activities preferred. Desirable previous experience includes use of maintenance equipment and supplies such as cleaning agents, waxes and the operation of a floor buffing machine. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of cleaning agents used in indoor sanitation and maintenance. Ability to operate maintenance equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to perform manual labor. Ability to respond to routine inquiries from the public. Available Positions: Available parks within the Chicago Park District's South Region. The South Region's boundary ranges from 51st Street South to the Indiana border; extends east of the Lakefront, crossways west to Harlem, within the City of Chicago boundary. Open positions vary depending on vacancies. All positions are subject to budgetary approval. CPD Region Map.pdf Please note: The park and weekly hours range from 20 hours per week up to 28 hours per week depending on the location and park needs. This posting may be used to fill future South Region Attendant openings.

Requirements

• Previous experience in performing building maintenance or other related maintenance activities preferred.
• Desirable previous experience includes use of maintenance equipment and supplies such as cleaning agents, waxes and the operation of a floor buffing machine.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning agents used in indoor sanitation and maintenance.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to respond to routine inquiries from the public.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean and orderly restrooms and facilities reserved for visitors, recreational equipment and other supplies provided for the public.
• Makes simple reports of attendance and materials distributed.
• Operates, cleans and maintains heating equipment when so assigned.
• Removes all litter and trash on grounds immediately outside park buildings on a daily basis where situations exist which may endanger park patrons, for example, the presence of broken glass, slippery spills, etc.
• Cleans grounds as needed.

Benefits

• $1.00/hour increase on 1/1/2027.
• 1 day of personal leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.
• 2 days of sick leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.
• After one year of employment, employees who work 1,040 hours or more in the previous year are typically eligible for between 7-10 workdays of paid vacation time annually, and additional time after first 5 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, a system 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees