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FT - Trades Worker - Aquatic Maintenance

Job Details

Parks Maintenance Facility - Waukegan, IL
Full Time
$23.00 - $28.00 Hourly
Union

Job Overview

Status of Employment:
Full-Time, Year-Round, Non-Exempt
Subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement through Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local #73.

 

Compensation:
Includes excellent benefit package for full-time non-exempt employee.


Description/Duties
Performs various construction and building maintenance tasks at park district facilities and site amenities with an emphasis on operation and maintenance of swimming pool mechanical systems.

Essential Functions:
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance repairs throughout park district aquatic facilities. Handle hazardous chemicals. Perform regular inspections of swimming pool mechanical equipment including pumps, motors, filters, chemical feed systems, pool boilers, booster pumps, water slides, interactive water features, and spray pads, etc. Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance of park facility and site amenities (recreation centers, athletic field facilities, picnic shelters, facility lighting, etc.) including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, seasonal facility spring start-up and winter shutdown. Perform work related to general construction/remodeling projects. Conduct estimate of equipment, supplies, and materials for purchase as needed. Assist with preparation of project work schedules; prepare status reports of assigned jobs. Communicate and coordinate with manufacturers and distributors on issues related to equipment, parts orders, and warranties. Operate high-risk equipment such as heavy machinery. Operate trucks, trailers, hand and power tools, and other maintenance and mechanical equipment. Assist with monthly facility inspections, with the ability to identify necessary maintenance and repairs. Perform work with independent contractors fulfilling service agreements. Assist in coordinating emergency repairs as needed. Assist with district snow removal operations, including plowing, blowing, shoveling, and salting of walkways and parking lots. Assist with equipment maintenance, upkeep of tools, and work area housekeeping. Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions. Conduct self in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the park district. Participate in the park district Safety and Training Program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Job Qualifications

Education:
High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an accredited apprenticeship/journeyman program in recognized trade preferred.

Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of related construction and building maintenance trades experience. Experience in operation and maintenance of swimming pool mechanical systems preferred.

Knowledge:
General knowledge of operation and maintenance of swimming pool mechanical systems. Skills in mechanical systems, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and concrete/masonry. Building construction techniques. Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and equipment used in trades including operation of specialty tools and gauges required for monitoring and testing systems, including chemicals test kits. Snow removal operations and use of equipment.

License/Certification:

  • Valid drivers' license required.
  • Trades Certification preferred.
  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO) required within one (1) year of employment.
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year of employment.

Hours:
October-March:
Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday 7:00am-3:30pm

April-September:
Saturday & Sunday 7:00am-3:30pm
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 9:30am-6:00pm

40 hours/week. Must be available to work weekend and evening hours as needed. Position requires on-call availability for emergency repairs.

 

Conditions of Continued Employment:

All the following are required:

  • Must submit to a reference check/employment verification.
  • Submit to a state criminal background check.
  • Must submit proof of date of birth.
  • Submit to a pre-placement physical.
  • Submit to pre-placement drug testing.
  • Provide driver's abstract.
  • Provide copy of driver's license.
  • Provide verification of education.
  • Provide copy of license(s) and license renewals as required.
  • provide copy of certification(s), and certificate renewals as required.
  • Submit to random, reasonable cause and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
  • Successfully complete a six (6) month introductory period.


Contact
Chris Murphy
Manager of Construction & Fleet Maintenance
Waukegan Park District
2211 Ernie Krueger Circle
Waukegan, IL 60087 (847) 360-4752

Closing Date:
Open until filled.

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