Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: Entry

Job Location: West Ridge Community Center - Highland Park, IL 60035

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $22.52 - $22.52 HourlyJob Summary

The part-time weekend and evening Custodian is responsible for routine daily facility cleaning during hours in which the facility is open and closed. This position will be fully accountable for the appearance and cleanliness of the facility at the time of open. This part-time position will have a schedule that is specific to evening and weekend hours. The custodial staff will receive direction from Building Engineer(s) and will be required to work independently.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for securing the building at end of work shift.
• Responsible for daily cleaning of the facility restrooms, lobby, hallways, offices, kitchens, classrooms, studios, gymnasiums and all building surfaces, including high dusting. Maintain all floors throughout the facility, including any special upkeep assigned by the Maintenance and Facility supervisor.
• Responsible for checking daily calendars and completing all room set-ups and tear down as needed.
• Ensure that all rooms are prepared for the start of the facility the next day, including the restocking of towels and supplies.
• Remove all refuse and garbage from the building by the end of daily shift.
• Develop a positive relationship with all staff.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Report any problems, unsafe conditions, behavior issues and accidents to the Facility Manager and/ supervisor as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation and Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of cleaning methods. Previous custodial experience is preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in cleaning tasks
• Ability to follow schedules, routines, and work independently
• Dependability and consistency in completing assigned duties
• American Red Cross CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire.

Wage Range: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour

Classification: Part-Time, non-exempt

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; bend; twist; squat; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, manipulate or feel; reach, push or pull with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk, see and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Health & Fitness Membership
• Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
• Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf and Racquet Sports.

The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.