Facilities Specialist I - Elmhurst, United States - Elmhurst Park District

Description

WHO WE ARE:

The Elmhurst Park District, established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago, provides parks, recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun We serve residents of the Elmhurst community as well as residents of neighboring towns Join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, and having fun We are looking for someone who will help us achieve our vision of becoming a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community.

We have an exciting
full-time job opportunity as
FACILITIES SPECIALIST I Our Facilities Specialist team plays an important role in maintaining safe and clean District facilities We are looking for someone with previous custodial experience, attention to detail, and an independent worker.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
As Facilities Specialist I, you'll be responsible for performing general custodial and maintenance duties.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Disinfect and clean sinks, toilets, urinals, dust and disinfect furniture and fixtures
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets, rugs, floors, matting, and dry mop, wet mop and sweep floors and corridors and use floor scrubber when appropriate
• Refill dispensers (i.e. soap, paper towels, toilet paper)
• Collect and remove garbage and recycling materials
• Perform room setups and takedowns as requested
• Ensure opening/closing procedures are followed (i.e. unoccupied rooms and storage areas locked, building vacant at closing, doors and windows secure, lights out, alarms
• Sweep, shovel, snow blow and salt walks if assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• High school or trade school diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience in general building maintenance
• Valid Illinois driver's license
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and knowledge of variety of products and materials used in building and grounds maintenance

WHEN YOU'LL WORK:

• You'll work 40hours per week with a schedule of Tuesday-Friday from 1pm9:30pm and Saturdays from 7am3:30pm.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

• The anticipated starting pay for this nonexempt position is $40,005/year. Actual salary will depend upon qualifications.
• This position falls under Pay Grade 1 with a pay range of $40,005 $56,007.

In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including:

• Defined contribution medical insurance plan (5 plan options)
• Dental insurance plan
• Vision insurance plan
• District paid life insurance
• Participation in IMRF (retirement, disability, death benefits)
• Vacation days, personal days, sick leave and 9 paid holidays
• Sick bank leave, paid parental leave and paid bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Two deferred compensation programs (VOYA & Nationwide)
• Voluntary Supplemental insurance coverage for shortterm disability, accident, hospitalization
• Flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care
• Free family Courts Plus Membership and Pool Passes
• Free/discounted District programs, merchandise and concessions
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
• Professional organizational membership
• Values Recognition Program
• Service Awards Program
• Employee social activities
• Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)

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For more information about the Elmhurst Park District, please visit _
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Additional Legal Statements_****_

The district is required by state statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants, and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants for all positions, including the position for which you have applied._**_ Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions.

Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the district.

All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration, but rather, the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.

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