Facilities Maintenance - Part-Time

Wheaton Park District; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Wheaton Park District is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Worker to perform routine and preventative maintenance across district facilities, grounds and equipment. The role requires basic plumbing and carpentry skills, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/AED certification within 90 days.

You will assist with custodial tasks, setup for programs and rentals, snow removal, safety procedures, and excellent customer service to staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in maintenance repairs and construction field.
• Good verbal communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on district lands, facilities, and equipment.
• Assist with custodial tasks and cleaning at district facilities and grounds.
• Coordinate and set up buildings for programs and rentals.
• Receive, store and distribute custodial and recreation supplies.
• Shovel snow and de-ice walkways.
• Report repairs as needed and assist with minor building repairs.
• Maintain safety and PPE protocols.
• Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Responsible for performing various routine and preventative maintenance tasks related to facilities, grounds, and equipment throughout the District. Basic plumbing and carpentry skills required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Minimum age of 18 required. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in maintenance repairs and construction field required. Must be able to multi-task and work calmly and effectively under pressure. Must have good verbal communication and time management skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Attendance at work site as scheduled; must be available to work other shifts and overtime as required. Must be available to be reassigned to another division if needed, work locations may vary based on district needs.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance and repairs to district lands, facilities, and equipment.
• Assist with custodian tasks at all district facilities and grounds.
• Assist with cleaning interior, exterior, and immediate grounds while performing light maintenance.
• Assist with coordinating and setting up building for programs and rentals.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and distributing custodial and recreation supplies to various locations.
• Assist with performing minor building repairs and report repairs as needed.
• Shovel snow and de-ice walkways.
• Wear personal protective equipment for job function when needed.
• Maintain effective two-way communication while dealing with concerns in the field with all district staff and immediate supervisor.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
• Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis.
• Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ETC.

Must have and maintain: valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; and CPR/AED certified or obtain within 90 days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: continuously walk; frequently position one’s self to clean facilities; occasionally climb stairs/ladder, repetitive motion of hands/arms and grasping while cleaning, ability to move boxes of supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. and over with assistance, and eye/hand coordination; and occasionally walk/move on uneven ground.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: handle all weather conditions while traveling between facilities; frequently encounter rain, snow, insects, dirt, poisonous plants; occasionally encounter pesticides, chemicals, smoke, grease, oil, mud, wet, slippery floors and surfaces; rarely encounter confined spaces, heights over 12 feet and over, fumes, gases, odors, dust, mold, animal hair, dander, feces, noise (over 85 dbls)

HOURS

7:00 am-3:00 pm

28 hours a week Mon-Fri dates flexible

IMRF

SALARY

$16.00 per hour

SALARY RANGE

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$15.00 - $18.75 - $22.50

Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V