Building and Parks Maintenance Worker

SUMMARY:

The Building and Parks Maintenance Worker is responsible for assisting with the maintenance, cleanliness, repair, and overall upkeep of Park District buildings, parks, grounds, and related facilities. This position performs a variety of routine maintenance and manual labor duties and may be assigned to support either the Buildings or Parks division, based on operational needs, seasonal priorities, and department workload. This is a PT1-ACA position with individual HMO, IMRF Retirement and Park District facility benefits listed below:

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SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

- None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Operate Park District vehicles, equipment, hand tools, and power tools in a safe and responsible manner.

- Assist with routine maintenance and repair of walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures, and interior and exterior building surfaces.

- Clean and maintain washrooms, locker rooms, common areas, and other Park District facilities.

- Pick up litter and debris, empty trash receptacles, and assist with maintaining clean and presentable parks and facility grounds.

- Assist with turf and landscape maintenance, including mowing, watering, planting, trimming, and maintaining plants, trees, shrubs, and soil areas.

- Assist with snow and ice removal from sidewalks, pedestrian areas, building entrances, and other Park District property, as assigned.

- Move furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies as needed.

- Maintain assigned equipment, tools, vehicles, and supplies and ensure items are cleaned and stored properly after use.

- Help maintain equipment storage, maintenance, and shop areas in clean, safe, and organized conditions.

- Receive and follow verbal and written direction from the immediate supervisor or designated on-site supervisor.

- Assist with special projects, facility setups, seasonal projects, and other maintenance assignments as directed.

- Actively uphold and contribute to the Wilmette Park District Comprehensive and Strategic Plan, including the Guiding Principles and Strategic Priorities.

- Actively contribute to the Park District's sustainability goals.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents.

- Obey the practical safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that are pertinent to the activities conducted by the department.

- Become familiar with and follow safety procedures of the Wilmette Park District including, but not limited to, fire, severe weather, and evacuation procedures.

- Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions observed to immediate supervisor and Human Resources and Risk Manager.

- Attend and participate in required safety trainings.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

- Must be at least 18 years of age.

- High school diploma or GED preferred.

- Previous maintenance, grounds, landscaping, custodial, construction, or related experience preferred.

- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

- Ability to perform routine duties independently after receiving appropriate instructions.

- Ability to safely operate basic hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and maintenance equipment appropriate to assigned duties.

- Ability to work cooperatively with employees across multiple departments and adapt to changing assignments and priorities.

- Ability to safely work on wet, slippery, uneven, or outdoor surfaces.

- Ability to perform physically demanding work in both indoor and outdoor environments.

- Ability to provide basic care and maintenance of assigned equipment, tools, and supplies.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

Possess basic computer skills and knowledge of work order systems, with the ability to learn and use new computer software. The Park District uses Microsoft Office Suite, and Maintenance Care for Work Orders

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

- Must possess and maintain a valid Illinois Class D driver's license.

- Must possess CPR/AED/First Aid certificates within three months of hiring, provided by the Park District.

- Complete annual District trainings including, but not limited to, Sexual Harassment Training and Avoiding Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens annually and Mandated Reporter every three years.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

- Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle tools or equipment, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, carry, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

- Occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance.

- Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

- Frequently works near moving mechanical equipment and may be exposed to vibration.

- Regularly works outdoors and may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, extreme heat, extreme cold, and changing weather conditions.

- May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, cleaning products, chemicals, and electrical hazards.

- The noise level in the work environment may occasionally be loud.

- Must be able to safely perform duties on wet, slippery, uneven, or otherwise challenging surfaces.

HOURS:

- Normal working hours 6am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday, times and hours vary by season as a PT1-ACA employee

- Work schedule based on seasonal, facility, and department needs.

- Weekend, evening, early morning, holiday hours, including July 3 may be required.

- Emergency availability may be required depending on assignment.

- Schedule and primary work location may change between Parks and Buildings based on operational needs.

- General hours of duty will be approved by both the Building and Parks Forepersons.