Building Maintenance Laborer (Flex Hours)

The City of Elkhart; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Elkhart seeks a Building Maintenance Laborer with flexible hours to perform park maintenance, carpentry, and facility repairs in Elkhart, IN. The role supports Public Buildings & Grounds and requires physical work outdoors year-round.

Responsibilities include maintaining mechanical rooms at McNaughton Spray Park, Pierre Moran Pool, and NIBCO Ice & Water Park, overseeing waterpark and ice park operations, and handling building repairs, with weekend and flex hours expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• Valid operator license per Indiana BMV.
• Pool and Backflow Certification by end of probation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Keep mechanical rooms clean and safe.
• Perform building repair and maintenance tasks; weekend/flex hours.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Read blueprints

Construction knowledge

PC literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

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.