Special Facilities Maintenance Worker - IMRF

Job Details

• Location: Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex - Oak Park, IL 60302
• Position Type: Part Time Non IMRF
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends
• Job Category: Non-Union

The Special Facilities Maintenance Worker - IMRF is a Part-Time Position. We offer competitive compensation, PTO, IMRF and an employee discount for part-time employees.

This position will perform job duties at the pools, ice arena, dog parks and the gymnastics facilities as assigned. The Maintenance Worker is responsible for cleaning and maintaining facilities, public areas, grounds and equipment in order to ensure park standards are met and facilities are functional, safe and attractive for all users of the Park District. In addition, this position will be expected to provide excellent customer service by effectively communicating and enforcing Park District rules, regulations, and policies to facility patrons.

• Perform routine cleaning around the facility including, but not limited to: bathrooms, common areas, concessions, locker rooms, pools, decks and bleachers.
• Safely operate various systems and equipment including pool filtration system, pool vacuums, ice edger, snow blower and all other related equipment following all Park District of Oak Park policies and procedures.
• Perform tasks related to facility upkeep, improvement, preventative maintenance and repair, including painting, ice maintenance, landscaping.
• Perform seasonal facility tasks, pool cleaning, bathhouse plumbing set up, chair repair, ice painting, snow removal.
• Keep tools, equipment and supplies in good repair and report any potential concerns.
• Assist with facility operation by efficiently responding to customer questions, comments and concerns.
• Complete all reports, inspections, checklists and other paperwork related to job responsibilities.
• Enforce all facility and Park District procedures and policies.
• Practice and promote workplace safety at all times.
• Become familiar with patrons; know their names, personalities, skills and interests.
• In conjunction with building supervisory staff, ensure proper procedures are followed for opening and closing the facility.
• Wear a PDOP staff shirt and identification during all work hours.

• Request equipment and supplies as needed.
• Assist in season changeover and all special event set‑up/tear‑down.
• Attend staff meetings and training programs as specified.
• Post and remove any flyers, brochures, signs, or other information as required by Park District.
• Complete other duties as assigned by SFMO Supervisor or other Park District administrative personnel.
• Operate Zamboni Machine.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Solve problems and multitask without supervision.
• Previous experience with preventative maintenance, painting, pools and grounds work preferred.
• Knowledge of small pumps and other gas powered equipment.
• Safe and correct use of power tools.
• Highly motivated and able to assume a positive and active role, even while working under stressful conditions.
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work with, and direct, other support staff.
• Must be able to complete required Park District training.
• Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.
• Must be able to swim.

• Able to determine the correct tools and equipment needed to complete a task.
• Present ideas and recommendations in a constructive manner.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions efficiently.
• Interpret and explain Park District policies and procedures.
• Follow safety guidelines and exercise good judgment in all work settings.
• Resolve conflict safely, calmly and effectively.
• Basic computation skills including measuring, calculating and estimating.
• Frequent crouching, walking, standing, climbing, reaching, bending, digging and lifting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50…