Exterior Maintenance / Grounds Keeper

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION•Palatine, IL
•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

PURPOSE: Participate in an on-going and preventive maintenance program for grounds and areas assigned. Works as a team player with a common goal of providing a safe and clean environment for all persons living and working at Little City Foundation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

  • Must have a High School diploma or GED.
  • Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance and be able to operate listed equipment; lawn equipment, snow blowers and snow plows.
  • Must be able to perform heavy lifting repetitively.
  • Ability to follow verbal directions and use road maps for directions.
  • Per policy, must meet Little City’s insurance requirements in order to be maintained on the Approved Driver’s List.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain work areas assigned.
  • Grounds Keeper/Exterior Maintenance is required to start his or her 6:30 am shift by signing in and complete their shift by signing out at 3:00 pm daily; however, winter schedules and winter hours may vary.
  • Grounds Keeper/Exterior Maintenance successfully maintains and completes all Little City Foundation training and orientation, also keeps Human Resources up-to-date with any change of status. Grounds Keeper is required to follow all department procedures.
  • Grounds Keeper/Exterior Maintenance is required to report and communicate all work safety related issues of any sort to Exterior Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Grounds Keeper/Exterior Maintenance is required to perform duties in all other Facility Maintenance areas as directed by Leadership. This includes, but is not limited to: any Little City set up, special events, set-up furniture, moving, donation pick-ups, and snow removal, etc.
  • Grounds Keeper/Exterior Maintenance is responsible for exterior painting, as needed.
  • Interior and exterior cleaning of vehicles and equipment on a regular basis.
  • Daily trash pick-up at any Little City property.
  • Will be responsible for seasonal equipment and maintenance changeovers (i.e. winter to spring/spring to winter).
  • Daily preparation work dependent upon Little City Foundation and weather related needs. This may include fueling snow blowers ahead of an impending storm and filling salt dispensers.
  • Daily review and update of open 360 requests and completed 360 requests.
  • Grounds Keeper/Exterior Maintenance will be required to turn in all paperwork, as directed by Exterior Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Grounds Keeper/Exterior Maintenance will be required to follow directions, lift and move heavy and light items and be able to use a road map for directions.
  • Successfully completes Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor. This may also include an annual American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision insurance
  • short-term and long-term disability
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA)
  • life insurance
  • critical illness
  • hospital indemnity
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
  • employee assistance program
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