Job Description

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Chicago Park District and the Service Employees International Union Local 73. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, the District will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. The District is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

Title: Attendant

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under general supervision, keeps clean and orderly restrooms and facilities reserved for visitors. Performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Maintains clean and orderly restrooms and facilities reserved for visitors, recreational equipment and other supplies provided for the public.
• Makes simple reports of attendance and materials distributed.
• Operates, cleans and maintains heating equipment when so assigned.
• Removes all litter and trash on grounds immediately outside park buildings on a daily basis where situations exist which may endanger park patrons, for example, the presence of broken glass, slippery spills, etc.
• Cleans grounds as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Previous experience in performing building maintenance or other related maintenance activities preferred. Desirable previous experience includes use of maintenance equipment and supplies such as cleaning agents, waxes and the operation of a floor buffing machine. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of cleaning agents used in indoor sanitation and maintenance. Ability to operate maintenance equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to perform manual labor. Ability to respond to routine inquiries from the public.

BENEFITS: As a full-time Chicago Park District employee in a position covered by the District’s Agreement with SEIU Local 73, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• 13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days for first year of employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 4 paid personal days per year.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility)
• Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs – Transit
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
• Free Admission to most Chicago museums.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

RATE OF PAY: $54,932.55/annually

SEIU Local 73 Career Service EEO: Para-professional FLSA: Non-Exempt