Building Maintenance Laborer (Flex Hours)

City of Elkhart; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Elkhart in Elkhart, IN seeks a Building Maintenance Laborer (Flex Hours) to perform general park maintenance, construction, carpentry, and facility repairs, and to operate equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma and three years of construction/building repair experience, plus certifications including a valid operator license, pool certification, and backflow certification; weekends and flex hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid operator license per Indiana BMV.
• Must obtain Pool Certification by end of probation.
• Must obtain Backflow Certification by end of probation.
• High School education or equivalent with construction experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform general park maintenance, construction, carpentry, and repairs.
• Operate and maintain maintenance equipment; work weekends and flex hours.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of mechanical rooms and facilities.

Skills

Construction experience

Building repairs

Carpentry

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

Position:Building Maintenance Laborer (Flex Hours)

Location: Elkhart, IN

Job Id:1071

# of Openings:1

CITY OF ELKHART - JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT

Public Buildings & Grounds

POSITION

Building Maintenance

Laborer (Flex Hours)

DIVISION

Building Maintenance

STATUS

Full-time

CATEGORY

Hourly, AFSCME

PG-8, $28.11

FLSA

Non-exempt

REPORTS TO

Public Buildings & Grounds Department Head

DATE

2026

JOB SUMMARY

To work in the area of general park maintenance, construction, carpentry, facility repairs, and equipment operation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Properly maintain and care for mechanical rooms at McNaughton Spray Park, Pierre Moran Pool, and NIBCO Ice & Water Park.
• Oversee waterpark facilities and ice park operations.
• Make sure mechanical rooms are clean and safe.
• Maintains inventory of acid and chlorine.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all types of building repair and maintenance tasks.
• Work weekends and flex hours.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a valid operator license according to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
• Must have or obtain Pool Certification by the end of the probationary period
• Must have or obtain Backflow Certification by the end of the probationary period.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High School education or equivalent, technical/trade school training in a relevant field, and three years of experience in construction and/or building repairs.
• Knowledge and skills in using materials, tools, and equipment required in construction and building repairs.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
• Knowledge of personal computers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS

• Ability to lift 100 pounds and maneuver 200 pounds on a regular basis.
• Work outdoors year-round.
• Work with potentially hazardous equipment and tools.
• Work in confined spaces and up to 40 feet above the ground.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work outside year-round. Temperature extremes are: summer 95+ degrees and winter -10 degrees. There is exposure to dirt, dust, snow, rain, noise, equipment movement and vibrations, hazardous chemicals, and electrical shock.

POST OFFER TESTING REQUIRED

• The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, you must successfully pass a post-offer drug screen (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
• Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports are required.

POLICY STATEMENT

• The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions.
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and "other" duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
• This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

City of Elkhart
229 South Second Street
Elkhart Indiana, 46516
Phone: [phone]