CUSTODIAN

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Homewood, IL 60430
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $42,890.00 - $53,613.00
• Salary/year
• Travel Percentage:
  Negligible
• Job Shift: Swing

Under the general supervision of the RFC Facility Maintenance Supervisor, the Building Custodian will be responsible for the cleanliness and general appearance and upkeep of the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club (RFC). The Custodian will work alone or in a team as the night crew lead to clean and prepare the facility for the next day. The Custodian may set-up and clear rooms for rentals and programs taking place within the facility.

The Custodian may also be responsible for performing additional duties not stipulated above. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

This is a full-time evening position scheduled Tuesday through Saturday:
Tuesday-Friday from 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
• Maintain an overall clean and orderly condition in and around the facility.
• Identify safety or cleanliness issues and respond immediately.
• Implement room set-up and take-down as needed for rentals, tournaments, leagues, events, ect.
• Set-ups for members for ball machine, wallyball, pickleball, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repair or installation projects, including small plumbing and electrical repairs, replacing light bulbs and fixtures, and other handyperson tasks.
• Respond to customer requests, emergencies or spills.
• Maintain and monitor supplies and notify supervisor when need to be replenished.
• Inform supervisor or other manager of problem areas noticed.
• Respond to work requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain landscaping, parking lot, sidewalks, including snow removal as needed.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Policy and Procedure Handbook, Employee Manual, and Safety Manual.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Be prepared to respond to emergencies.
• Other related job duties as assigned.

• Ability to prioritize and organize a wide range of tasks
• Ability to take corrective action to solve problems or make repairs
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain composure when dealing with disgruntled customers
• Likes to work with and serve the public
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and be a self-starter

• Proper cleaning techniques for all areas of RFC
• Janitorial or cleaning background experiences.
• Ability to operate floor scrubbing machine, carpet cleaner, court sweeper and other cleaning equipment
• Some mechanical aptitude to know or learn operation of indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room
• Basic understanding of use of cleaning chemicals and safety precautions
• Previous experience in one or more skilled trades, with the ability to safely complete minor plumbing, electrical, repair, and installation projects.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or prior pool maintenance experience preferred; or willing to obtain CPO certification if not already certified.
• Customer service skills

• Minimum high school graduate
• CPR/AED, First Aid certified or ability to acquire within 90 days of hire

• STANDING:
  Extensive
• SITTING:
  Minimal
• WALKING:
  Extensive - patrolling facility
• LIFTING:
  Minimum - up to 50 lbs. / 75 lbs. with assistance
• STOOPING:
  Extensive - cleaning, moving boxes, etc.
• REACHING:
  Frequent - Upper cleaning, light bulb changing,…