General Maintenance Worker -Special Facilities

PARK DISTRICT OF OAK PARK•Oak Park, IL

3d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Worker-Special Facilities ensures the upkeep, safety, repair and preventive maintenance of Special Facilities buildings, grounds, equipment and supplies and provides logistical support for the delivery of all programs, special events and services.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of small engines.
Familiarity with basic hand and power tools.
Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing and painting.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Class B with air brakes endorsement) acquired within 6 months of hire so as to pass probation. Condition of continued employment.
Good driving record and maintain valid Driver's License / CDL at all times. This position is part of pre-employment drug testing and a random drug and alcohol testing program.
Customer Service focus and Interpersonal skills.
Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.
Certified Pool Operator Certificate may be earned on the job, completed within the 6-month probationary period.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with ice rink equipment and maintenance.
Familiar with pool filtration and sanitation equipment and maintenance.
Familiar with Operation of Zamboni Ice Resurface and Ice Edger.

Responsibilities

Cleans facilities and grounds
Prepares and maintains pools, grounds, ice rink, gymnastics center, dog park for users of the facilities.
Performs basic trade tasks including painting, minor carpentry and plumbing using best trade practice Standards.
Performs inspections and informs the Maintenance Manager of the need for repairs and/or Improvements.
Prepare facilities for special events including, but not limited to, the annual Ice Rink Show, Day in our Village, Fall Fest and Frank Lloyd Wright Race, gymnastics meet.
Assist in maintaining an accurate inventory of equipment and supplies.
Safely operate vehicles, equipment and machinery used in the maintenance of the indoor ice surface, pool water quality, snow removal, facility cleaning, and travel between revenue facility sites.
Operates and maintains skate sharpening equipment and skate inventory.
Monitors HVAC systems, changes filters, cleans condensers.
Monitors compressors and pumps, records daily readings.
Monitors and performs basic maintenance of pool filters and chemical feed systems.
Perform tasks required for seasonal transitions between aquatic and ice rink operations.
Perform daily inspections, ensuring that all buildings are clean, systems are functional and safe conditions exist.
Performs basic preventative preventive maintenance for buildings and equipment.
Performs snow removal tasks, including use of shovels, snowblowers and plow equipent
Assists in training and directing seasonal workers on equipment operation.
Effectively uses the Park District Computerized Maintenance Management System to carry out assigned duties.
Purchase small hardware items.
Provides a favorable image of the Park District while working in parks, by answering questions and giving directions.
Provides occasional instruction for seasonal workers
Participates in training to develop new skills or enhance existing skills
Resurfaces ice as assigned or as necessary.
Open and closes facilities as needed.
Operates Park District Trash Truck on a rotating basis
Routinely assigned work tasks with the Parks and facilities team