Full-Time Custodian- Pioneer

Arlington Heights Park District; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community-focused park district as a Custodian, ensuring that facilities and park grounds remain clean and welcoming for all visitors. This role involves both indoor and outdoor maintenance, safety inspections, and support for various activities. If you take pride in creating organized environments and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a fulfilling role in public service.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

IMRF Defined Benefit Pension

Short- and Long-Term Disability

457 and ROTH 457 Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Credit Union

PPE Reimbursement

Facility and program discounts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years of custodial experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of facilities and park grounds.
• Conduct safety checks and minor repairs.
• Perform basic horticultural tasks.

Skills

General custodial work

Safety checks

Basic horticultural tasks

Heavy lifting

Valid Illinois Class 'D' Driver's License

CPR and AED Certification

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D.

Two years experience in custodial work

Job description

Join the Arlington Heights Park District team as a Custodian at our Community Center! We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented individual to help keep our facilities and park grounds clean, safe, and welcoming for all visitors. This hands-on role includes indoor and outdoor maintenance, safety checks, and support for daily activities and events. If you take pride in creating clean and organized environments, we’d love to have you on our team!

The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, from 5:30 am - 1:00 p.m., with occasional adjustments based on business needs.

The salary range for this position is $44,167-$61,343, with an anticipated hiring range of $44,167-$46,750 DOQ.

JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION

• Cleans and maintains floors, walls, windows, restrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms; replenishes supplies as needed
• Inspects park grounds and outdoor areas daily; removes litter, debris, and addresses surface hazards to ensure safety
• Performs basic horticultural tasks such as watering and weeding flower beds
• Loads/unloads deliveries, moves furniture, and sets up equipment for daily activities or events
• Conducts monthly safety checks, including fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and performs minor repairs
• Operates snow blowers, shovels snow, and applies salt to maintain safe walkways
• Handles accidents involving bathroom messes or vomit cleanup
• Maintains storage areas, boiler/filter rooms, and ensures all workspaces are clean and organized
• Submits daily work reports and follows all district policies and safety procedures
• Performs additional duties as assigned and maintains regular, reliable attendance

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Minimum of two year’s experience in general custodial work
• Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
• Valid Illinois Class “D” Driver’s License
• CPR and AED Certification required within six months of employment

Hours may vary, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Heavy work, lifting up to 75 pounds frequently with assistance, 50 pounds often without assistance, and up to 20 pounds without assistance constantly
• General work area is outdoors, with frequent exposure to natural and potentially extreme weather conditions while performing job duties.
• Exposure to chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, cleaning solutions, solvents, petroleum products, etc.

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance (basic & voluntary additional coverage)
• IMRF Defined Benefit Pension
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)
• 457 and ROTH 457 Defined Contribution Plans
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (sick, vacation and Floating Holidays)
• Credit Union
• PPE Reimbursement
• Park District facility and program discounts
• Paid Parental Leave

Full-Time Benefits

AHPD OVERVIEW

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 95-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.

The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to a cohesive environment to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.