Building Attendant

Western Springs; Western Springs (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Village of Western Springs is accepting applications to fill a part-time Building Attendant position in the Recreation Department. The Building Attendant provides a visible, accessible presence at Recreation Department facilities, ensuring safety and order during programs and events.

Shift hours include weekday evenings and weekends; duties include securing exterior doors at closing, assisting with program setup and custodial tasks, and delivering high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Certified in CPR/AED and First Aid or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Follow the basic cleaning schedule as outlined in Building Attendant Daily Responsibilities.
• Provide the highest quality customer service to external and internal customers.
• Awareness of safety and well-being during program operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible, accessible presence at Recreation Department facilities.
• Secure exterior doors by locking them at closing time.
• Address safety and wellbeing issues per department and Village policies.
• Assist with program setup/cleanup and custodial needs of the building.
• Work shifts include weekday evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

CPR/AED

First Aid

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

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The Village of Western Springs is accepting applications to fill a part‑time Building Attendant position in the Recreation Department.

Key Responsibilities

The Building Attendant’s primary duty is to provide a visible, accessible, and responsive presence at the facilities operated by the Recreation Department. The position requires an incumbent to be continually aware of individuals entering, leaving and participating in the various programs, activities and events taking place in the assigned building. The incumbent will secure all exterior doors by locking the doors each day at closing time. The Building Attendant is responsible to take appropriate action per department and Village policies concerning matters involving individual’s safety and well‑being, program setup/clean up, and custodial needs of the building. Work shifts include weekday evenings, weekends and holidays. This position works with limited or no direct supervision during the shift; however, all work is directed by the Recreation Administrative Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow the basic cleaning schedule as outlined in Building Attendant Daily Responsibilities.
• Ability to follow direction given to secure all exterior doors and lock the buildings at closing time.
• Ability toprovide the highest quality customer service to both external and internal customers.
• Certified in CPR/AED and First Aid or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Physical Demands/ Work Conditions

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently walk, stand, sit, drive, type, and work at a computer. Normally, work hazards are not common, though care should be taken in the field. This position requires the ability to perform duties in adverse working conditions. The employee will be required to occasionally lift or carry up to twenty‑five (25) pounds, and push or pull up to one hundred pounds. Occasional performance of overhead work, bending stooping, kneeling, twisting, climbing, and squatting are required.

Normal shift hours could Monday – Friday from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm and weekends from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Shifts are subject to change due to facility usage. The work shifts are shared among other Building Attendant.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly salary range is $15.50- $17.50.

The Village of Western Springs is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We seek the best qualified people to join our team. The Village of Western Springs policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability or any other legally protected status in accordance with the requirements of local, state, and federal law.