Part-Time Nature Center Facilities & Grounds Caretaker

Skokie Park District; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Skokie Park District’s Emily Oaks Nature Center in Skokie, IL is seeking a Part-Time Nature Center Maintenance staff member to supervise the facility and perform building and grounds maintenance, including room setups for rentals. The role focuses on keeping the facility clean, safe, and welcoming for visitors, with duties ranging from lighting and cleaning to outdoor upkeep and event support.

Hours are 10-25 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Seeking a responsible and self-motivated adult with a high level of initiative and attention to detail to perform building and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Prior experience with custodial and general maintenance preferred.
• Must be physically capable of moving tables and chairs and loaded wheelbarrows.
• The position objectives include maintaining the appearance and operations of the facility as well as the safety of visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of the building and grounds, securing the facility at closing and interacting with nature center patrons.
• Clean rental and program rooms, restrooms, and public use areas.
• Handle building maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs and cleaning windows.
• Manage room set-ups and take-downs for classes and rentals.
• Perform outdoor maintenance tasks, including trimming trails, hauling woodchips, stocking firewood sheds, snow shoveling, and litter pick-up.
• Set up for and supervise campfire shelter rentals.
• Assist with special events, as scheduled, and provide support for other programming, as needed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Custodial experience

Job description

Skokie Park District’s Emily Oaks Nature Center in Skokie, IL is seeking a Part-Time Nature Center Maintenance staff member to supervise the facility and perform building and grounds maintenance, including room setups for rentals. The role focuses on keeping the facility clean, safe, and welcoming for visitors, with duties ranging from lighting and cleaning to outdoor upkeep and event support.

Hours are 10-25 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.