Building Specialist - Special Facilities

Overview:

The Building Specialist is a Full-Time Position. The starting rate is $21.50/hr.  Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending account, 457 plan(s), IMRF Pension, 10 days vacation, 8 1/2 holidays, 12 days of sick time and personal days. This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement.

Job Purpose:
The Building Specialist ensures the upkeep, safety, repair and preventive maintenance of all Special Facility buildings, equipment and supplies and provides logistical support for the delivery of all programs, special events and services. The Building Specialist position schedule will vary based on the season.  For example during the summer, the schedule start time is 5 am and during the fall, the schedule start time is 7 am.  This position does require working weekends, such as Tuesday through Saturday.  

Essential Functions:

• Opens and closes facilities as needed.
• Prepares and maintains pools, grounds, ice rink, gymnastics center, dog park for users of the facilities.
• Performs basic trade tasks including painting, carpentry, electric and plumbing using best trade practice standards.
• Performs inspections and informs supervisor of the need for repairs and/or Improvements.
• Prepares facilities for special events including, but not limited to, the annual Ice Rink Show, Day in our Village, Fall Fest and Frank Lloyd Wright Race, gymnastics meet.
• Assists in maintaining an accurate inventory of equipment and supplies and ordering or replenishing equipment and supplies as requested.
• Operates and maintains Zamboni Ice Resurfacing machines
• Performs ice maintenance
• Operates and maintains machinery, equipment and vehicles used for pool water quality, snow removal, facility cleaning, and travel between revenue facility sites.
• Operates and maintains skate sharpening equipment and skate inventory.
• Regulates, monitors and maintains HVAC systems.
• Regulates, monitors and maintains compressors and pumps.
• Regulates, monitors and maintains pool filter and chemical feed systems.
• Performs tasks required for seasonal transitions between aquatic and ice rink operations.
• Inspects contracted work for satisfactory results.
• Ensures that all buildings are clean, systems are functional and safe conditions exist.
• Performs preventive maintenance for buildings and equipment.
• Assists in training and oversight of seasonal workers on vehicles and equipment operation.
• Effectively uses the Park District Computerized Maintenance Management System to carry out assigned duties.

Additional Functions:

• Performs the cleaning and general up keep of the facilities as needed.
• Repairs facilities in emergencies, as needed.
• Instructs and trains in general maintenance and trade skills.
• Learns additional skills when necessary and participates in additional training to learn new or enhance skills.
• Performs other projects and tasks as assigned.
• Resurfaces ice as assigned or as necessary.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Work Experience Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) (Class B with air brakes endorsement) acquired within 6 months of hire so as to pass probation, plus an additional 6 months if needed.  Failure to meet this requirement will result in loss of employment.    Condition of continued employment.
• Good driving record and maintain valid Driver's License / CDL at all times. This position is part of pre-employment drug testing and a random drug and alcohol testing program.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing.
• Basic knowledge of electric wiring.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC.
• Basic Knowledge of small engines.
• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry, and painting.
• Valid Illinois State Drivers License / Commercial Drivers License (CDL.)
• Customer Service focus and Interpersonal skills.
• Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.

Recommended:

• Bachelors Degree (4 year) or trade school equivalent. Knowledge of ice rink equipment and maintenance.
• Knowledge of pool filtration and sanitation equipment and maintenance.
• Previous experience Operation of Zamboni Ice Resurface and Ice Edger.
• Certified Pool Operator Certificate* may be earned on the job, but must be complete within the 6-month probationary period.

Work Environment, Physical Demands and Considerations:

• Frequently Sitting, walking, standing.
• Occasionally Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
• Strength Work requires digging and handling up to heavy weight (up to 50lbs.) material or equipment.
• Other requirements may include talking, hearing, seeing to perform the following necessary duties.
• Operate assigned office equipment including, but not limited to computers, printers, copiers,  and cellphones.
• Will be exposed to chemicals such as cleaning materials, acids, glues, and chlorine.
• Will be exposed to occasional inclement weather including extreme heat, humidity, cold, rain, snow, ice and wind.
• Will include minimal computer use.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Protective clothing is required as it pertains to particular job duty. Examples may include: safety goggles, glasses, face shields, steel tip work boots, protective rubber or leather gloves, hard hat, paint spray respirator, protective suits and outer wear and back brace.
• Some exposure to noise, dust, fumes elevation and confined spaces.
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations in a concise verbal and written manner.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently and effectively and to read and understand printed material.
• Ability to understand and carry out the principles of lead supervision and training.
• Math skills including measuring, calculating and estimating.
• Ability to plan and follow through on a task without immediate supervision.
• Ability to interpret and explain division and District policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of responsibility.

Customers:
Internal: Other Park District staff
External: Patrons of Park District of Oak Park, residents of Oak Park, Oak Park

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, functions, activities or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer!