About this role
Basic Function
The Nature Center Maintenance position is responsible for providing supervision of the facility and performing building and grounds maintenance tasks, including room set-ups for rentals. The position objectives include maintaining the appearance and operations of the facility as well as the safety of visitors. Cooperates fully with the policies and procedures of Emily Oaks Nature Center and the Skokie Park District.
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.
Hours: 10-25 hrs./week, depending on availability
Includes evening and/or weekend hours.
Qualifications
Requirements
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.
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** This job falls in paygrade PT5. The target hiring range for this position is $16.60 - $18 depending on qualifications.
A link to our part-time wage scale can be found here:
https://www.skokieparks.org/part-time-wage-scale/
Additionally, a list of our benefits for staff can be found here:
https://www.skokieparks.org/assets/1/6/SPD-InternalBenefitsChart-20251.pdf
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At the Skokie Park District, we believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We encourage applicants of all races, genders, ages, abilities, and identities to apply and join our team.