General Maintenance Worker

PARK DISTRICT OF OAK PARK•Oak Park, IL

10d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Worker is responsible for cleaning and maintaining buildings, parks and equipment in order to ensure park standards are met and parks are functional, safe, and attractive for all users of the Park District. The General Maintenance Worker also provides excellent customer service by effectively communicating and enforcing Park District rules, regulations, and policies to park visitors. The General Maintenance Worker position will typically work Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Must have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) (Class B with air brakes endorsement) acquired within 6 months of hire so as to pass probation.
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.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Knowledge of operation of equipment and hand tools, common power tools
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work on a team
Customer service focus
Ability to recognize safety hazards
Ability to walk, stand, work at heights and dig for extended periods of time
Ability to lift 50lbs, over 80lbs with assistance
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently
Ability to direct and train seasonal staff
Ability to operate assigned equipment.
Ability to keep pace with the workload and effectively interact with others.
Ability to perform basic computation including measuring, calculating, and estimating.
Ability to follow through on a task without immediate supervision.
Ability to interpret and explain division and District policies and procedures.
Ability to follow good safety practices and exercise judgment in all aspects of the jobs

Nice To Haves

some college preferred
Familiarity with computers
Ability to read, write and/or speak Spanish
Preventative maintenance and/or grounds experience
Experience operating large trucks and equipment
Experience with painting, plumbing, woodworking and welding, concrete and electrical

Responsibilities

Clean parks of debris and trash.
Paint indoor and outdoor facilities.
Dig and maintain garden sites.
Adjusts, repairs, inspects and maintains playground equipment
Performs winterizing and spring set-ups of grounds and facilities
Maintains fencing
Removes snow and debris from parks and facilities
Rakes tot lots
Prepares fields for soccer, baseball, and other outdoor sports
Repairs and installs parts on a variety of equipment
Loads and unloads equipment for daily use
Performs safety checks of grounds and equipment
Cleans and maintains comfort stations
Performs preventive maintenance of all Park District buildings
Performs adjustments of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, paint and plaster on District buildings
Transports equipment and personnel in a variety of District vehicles
Cleans and checks vehicles daily
Keeps tools and equipment in good repair
Keeps accurate records of mileage, equipment maintenance, purchases, etc.
Trains and cooperates with seasonal workers
Purchases small hardware items
Provides a favorable image of the Park District while working in parks, by answering questions and giving directions
Assists in set-up and take-down for special events
Provides occasional instruction for seasonal workers