Facility Attendant

Job Details: Job Location: Fitness & Recreation Center (F&RC)

• Barrington, IL, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Weekends, Job Category: Parks, Available Facility Attendant Shifts Open Shift is Saturday mornings 6:30 - 1:30pm. Additional opportunities available. Scheduled hours can range from 3.75 to 15 hours a week.

POSITION SUMMARY

The position of Facility Attendant is a part-time, non-exempt position. Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Parks & Facilities, the Facility Attendant provides a level of security and staff presence throughout the Park District; support for District programming and rentals, including set-ups and take-downs; and maintenance and upkeep of buildings, special use facilities, park grounds, turf and ball fields.

SUPERVISION: The Facility Attendant has no employee supervisory responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Open and/or lock park facilities and gates; as directed Review Daily Schedule Sheets and plan job task completion to optimize time and resources Responsible for program and facility rental set-ups and take-downs Greet and communicate with renters and park users; provide information and answer questions Monitor park sites and mediate park usage conflicts; provide assistance and support to park patrons Perform facility maintenance including but not limited to cleaning and restocking restrooms; disposing of trash and emptying garbage cans; wiping down tables and chairs; sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors; cleaning picnic shelters, grills and fire pits Perform park maintenance including but not limited to fence repair, sign installation, graffiti removal, litter pick-up and garbage removal; as needed Perform horticulture maintenance including but not limited to weeding, raking, mulching, planting, pruning, watering and flower bed maintenance; as needed Execute athletic field maintenance including but not limited to dragging infields; setting bases; lining ball fields; securing and relocating various goals; setting and removing flags, cones and markers; as needed Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and to ensure security of doors, windows and gates Monitor and report on daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment, vehicle or property damage; theft; presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences Assist in the investigation of activated alarms Ability to successfully and safely operate equipment required to complete assigned tasks including but not limited to golf carts, snow blowers and power washers Ability to safely and within legal guidelines, operate vehicles to and from daily assigned work sites Assist in snow and ice removal Ability to work from oral and written directives Thoroughly, accurately and punctually maintain and complete all required records and reports including but not limited to work orders, safety inspection checklists and daily activity logs Adhere to and enforce all Park District safety, personnel and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances Demonstrate and support Park District customer service standards Availability to cover other Facility Attendant shifts; as needed Work nights and weekends; as necessary Assist other Park District departments; as needed Perform other duties; as assigned SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT: Uphold safety and risk management strategies in support of and compliance with Park District policies, procedures, ordinances and practices Familiarity with and effective implementation of the Employee Safety Manual and Crisis Management Plan Attend professional educational and safety trainings Assist with emergency procedures and building evaluation Utilize Personal Protective Equipment when performing duties, based on job tasks Correct unsafe conditions and/or report them to supervisor Promptly report hazardous conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisor Complete incident/accident report forms and promptly forwards them to supervisor Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate or equivalent Must be 21 years of age or older Valid Illinois Driver’s License Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification, preferred Illinois BASSET Responsible Beverage Server Training Certification, preferred Current First Aid, CPR and AED Certification PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Regularly required to talk, hear or read Frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and over 50 pounds with assistance Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS: May work under deadlines and under stressful situations May work unsupervised and must seek out supervision when necessary PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS: May be exposed to chemicals including but not limited to fertilizers, cleaning materials and pool chemicals ENVIROMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: May be exposed to all weather conditions including but not limited to extreme heat, cold, snow, ice, wind and noise Required to work on all types of uneven surfaces including but not limited to mud, snow and ice Protective clothing and equipment is required for conditions stated above COGNITIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee must exhibit good safety awareness and judgment Employee must exhibit cooperative and receptive personality traits, especially when dealing with the public.