Facility Maintenace Custodian FT

Job Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Director of Parks and Maintenance, the Custodian is responsible for cleaning, setting up, and caring for rooms, hallways, bathrooms, offices, and grounds of the Glencoe Park District, Takiff Center, Weinberg Family Recreation Center, Melvin Berlin Picnic Shelter, Glencoe Youth Services, and any other district facilities as assigned, including beach and boat houses. Four days on, three days off. Saturday through Tuesday, 8am to 6pm.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Ability to work independently while being available to assist staff as needed.
• Strong public relations skills with a courteous demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to fulfill the responsibilities of the Custodian position.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• A valid Illinois Driver's License.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
• All full-time employees must pass a criminal background check, a drug test, and physical exam, which the Glencoe Park District will cover.

Required Knowledge:

This position shall perform seasonal, custodial, and facility preparation tasks at the Takiff Center, Weinberg Recreation Center, and Glencoe Beach/Boating Facilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of Parks and Maintenance.

Required Skills:

• Mechanical Skills: You need to understand how to work industrial equipment like floor buffers, industrial floor washers, and vacuums and how to fix small building problems.
• Interpersonal Skills:

• • Focus on solving conflict, not blaming.
  • Listen to others without interrupting.
  • Keep emotions under control.
  • Maintain a positive attitude.
  • Be receptive to constructive feedback.

• Teamwork: Promote and support work teams, put the team's success above one's interests, and support everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Judgment: Exhibit sound and appropriate judgment; support and explain the reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in the decision-making process; and make timely decisions.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems promptly and develop alternative solutions.
• Oral Communication: Listen, get clarification, and respond well to questions.
• Technical Skills:

• • Pursue training and development opportunities.
  • Continuously build knowledge and skills.
  • Share expertise with others.

• Organizational Support:
  • Follow policies and procedures.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patrons and other employees of the agency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintenance

• Perform custodial and maintenance duties in the care of district facilities, rooms, hallways, and adjacent grounds as required. Complete any duties when other custodial staff is absent. Complete the required daily maintenance schedule as assigned by the supervisor.
• Clean and wash floors, walls, windows, tables, chairs, sills, and counters in assigned areas on a daily, weekly, or seasonal basis as assigned.
• Dust, wipe, and keep all hallways, ledges, cabinet tops, fixtures, doors, and other surfaces clean.
• Keep all restrooms sanitized and clean. Brush, sanitize, and wipe down all surfaces, partitions, handles, light fixtures, faucets, sinks, and toilets. Restock all paper supplies each night. Check all drains and other mechanical items to ensure proper weekly working conditions.
• Empty garbage and recycling each shift. Sanitize can liners and surfaces weekly.
• Maintain, restock, and clean all custodial supplies, work carts, and storage closets.
• Minor repairs: light bulb, batteries, etc. as needed.
• Perform snow removal as assigned.

Records and Reports

• They are required to complete and submit a work checklist system to ensure high standards of cleanliness and maintenance at Takiff Center.
• Refer to the facility schedule to prepare daily custodial, room set-up, and room clean-up priorities.
• Submit a report of broken items that need fixing, replacing, or further cleaning to your supervisor at the end of each shift. Report any unsafe condition immediately to your supervisor.

Safety

• Follow the proper use and care of all tools, equipment, and related Glencoe Park District property as utilized by the department.
• Follow the safety policies and procedures implemented following the Glencoe Park District safety manual. Immediately report any accidents, incidents, or violations to the Assistant Director of Parks and Maintenance.
• Use all provided personal protective equipment as required.
• Attend required in-service training, meetings, and orientations.

Physical Demands:

The considerations described below are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of the Custodian position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and pull/push for extended periods.

Psychological Demands:

The considerations described below are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of the Custodian position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and pull/push for extended periods.

Work Environment:

Work usually takes place indoors, in dirty conditions. The Custodian will be exposed to cleaning chemicals, garbage, and human/animal waste. Some work may take place outdoors in poor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally loud. Proper hearing protection will be provided if necessary.

Hours:

Due to the nature of park district programming, evening, weekend, and some holiday hours are to be expected, and the work week may likely exceed the designated hours. The Executive Director or other department heads might also direct the Custodian to perform other assignments not included in this job description, which is subject to periodic review and/or revision.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work the Custodian performs. They are not intended to list all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Personal Days)
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Contribution
• Medical Insurance (HDHP PPO, PPO w/ HRA, and HMO)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• Complimentary Membership Pass (Beach, Ice Rink, Takiff Fitness Center)
• District Programs and Rentals Discount

Glencoe Park District is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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