Exterior Maintenance / Grounds Keeper

Little City Foundation•Palatine, IL

10d

About The Position

Participate in an ongoing and preventive maintenance program for assigned grounds and areas, working as part of a team to provide a safe and clean environment for people living and working at Little City Foundation. The position follows a regular 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. schedule, with winter schedules and hours subject to variation. The role also performs duties in other facility maintenance areas as directed by leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Illinois Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance.
Ability to operate lawn equipment, snow blowers, and snow plows.
Ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting.
Ability to follow verbal directions and use road maps for directions.
Must meet Little City’s insurance requirements to remain on the Approved Driver’s List.

Responsibilities

Maintain assigned work areas.
Sign in at the start of the 6:30 a.m. shift and sign out at 3:00 p.m.; winter schedules and hours may vary.
Complete required training and orientation, keep Human Resources informed of changes in status, and follow department procedures.
Report and communicate work-safety issues to the Exterior Maintenance Supervisor.
Perform other facility maintenance duties as directed, including event setup, furniture setup, moving, donation pickups, and snow removal.
Perform exterior painting as needed.
Clean vehicles and equipment, both inside and outside, on a regular basis.
Pick up trash daily at Little City properties.
Handle seasonal equipment and maintenance changeovers, such as winter-to-spring and spring-to-winter transitions.
Prepare daily for Little City Foundation and weather-related needs, such as fueling snow blowers before a storm and filling salt dispensers.
Review and update open and completed 360 requests daily.
Submit paperwork as directed by the Exterior Maintenance Supervisor.
Follow directions, lift and move items, and use road maps for directions.
Complete required training, retraining, and additional training as assigned or required by Little City Foundation policies and practices; this may include annual American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification.