SWP Maintenance Staff

Skokie Park District • Skokie, IL

3d • $15 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

We are getting ready for summer 2026 and starting our hiring process for maintenance staff at our Skokie Water Playground! This is the perfect summer job for an individual that needs flexibility in their work schedule. There are perks for joining our team! Our summer seasonal staff are eligible for a free membership to our health club, Fitness First!, free golf and a free pool pass during their summer employment! Essential Duties: Ensure that all customers of the Skokie Park District have a positive experience when they visit the aquatic facility. Use a proactive approach to prevent accidents and reduce hazards and hazardous behaviors. Ensure that restroom facilities remain fully stocked and clean. Pick up litter from pool deck and locker room areas. Empty refuse containers as needed. Maintain cleanliness of concession and birthday party areas. Assist with facility maintenance as assigned. Attend required pre-season and in-service training sessions. Secure a qualified substitute for any assigned shift when unable to work. Ensure that personal time records are accurate and complete. Be on site, in uniform, swiped in and ready to work at least 20 minutes before scheduled activities begin. Remain on duty until relieved by supervisor. Follow established opening and closing procedures. Maintain a positive working relationship with all other Park District staff. Remain up to date on all facility rules and Park District policies. Ensure that rules and policies are enforced with tact and flexibility. Communicate concerns through proper channels in a positive manner. Exercise care in the use of Park District equipment. Exhibit a professional image through adherence to Park District Appearance Guidelines. Act as a representative of the Park District and as a role model for all employees. Actions must reflect policies and procedures set by the Board of Park Commissioners. Perform other duties as assigned. This job falls in paygrade PT2. The target hiring range for this position is $15.00 per hour depending on qualifications. A link to our part-time wage scale can be found here: https://www.skokieparks.org/part-time-wage-scale/ Additionally, a list of our benefits for staff can be found here: https://www.skokieparks.org/assets/1/6/SPD-InternalBenefitsChart-20251.pdf At the Skokie Park District, we believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We encourage applicants of all races, genders, ages, abilities, and identities to apply and join our team.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age and available to work a variable work schedule including some daytime, evening and weekend hours.
• Must be able to obtain and keep current CPR and AED certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pool or facility maintenance work experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all customers of the Skokie Park District have a positive experience when they visit the aquatic facility.
• Use a proactive approach to prevent accidents and reduce hazards and hazardous behaviors.
• Ensure that restroom facilities remain fully stocked and clean.
• Pick up litter from pool deck and locker room areas.
• Empty refuse containers as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of concession and birthday party areas.
• Assist with facility maintenance as assigned.
• Attend required pre-season and in-service training sessions.
• Secure a qualified substitute for any assigned shift when unable to work.
• Ensure that personal time records are accurate and complete.
• Be on site, in uniform, swiped in and ready to work at least 20 minutes before scheduled activities begin.
• Remain on duty until relieved by supervisor.
• Follow established opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all other Park District staff.
• Remain up to date on all facility rules and Park District policies.
• Ensure that rules and policies are enforced with tact and flexibility.
• Communicate concerns through proper channels in a positive manner.
• Exercise care in the use of Park District equipment.
• Exhibit a professional image through adherence to Park District Appearance Guidelines.
• Act as a representative of the Park District and as a role model for all employees.
• Actions must reflect policies and procedures set by the Board of Park Commissioners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Our summer seasonal staff are eligible for a free membership to our health club, Fitness First!
• free golf
• free pool pass during their summer employment!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees