Join Our Team as a Custodian in the Parks Department as this position is responsible for performing a variety of routine and non-routine maintenance duties and repairs in the overall upkeep of the newly renovated Recreation Community Center. We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our team. This person will be responsible to help improve the cleanliness of the facility during the busy times and also complete special deep cleaning projects as needed.  The schedule for this position will be Sunday to Thursday, 9:00A to 5:30PM. The salary range for this position is $21.23- $29.49/ Hr.  with an anticipated hiring range of $21.50-22.25/Hr. DOQ.  Hours may vary, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required. Recreation Park Custodian Job Description JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Maintains cleanliness of locker rooms, shower rooms, family changing rooms and restrooms (cleans toilets, sinks, mirrors, floor) and replenishes supplies, as needed * Cleans and washes floors, walls and windows * Sweeps, washes, maintains, strips and waxes floors, and vacuums and shampoos carpets * Sets up equipment for daily building activities and moves furniture and equipment, as needed * Removes pool vacuum from pools and diving well and cleans vacuum filters regularly * Assists lifeguards with putting in and removing lane lines for aquatic programming, as needed * Utilizes and maintains motorized custodial cleaning equipment including riding floor scrubber and walk-behind floor scrubber * Performs basic horticulture at their location including, but not limited to, watering flowers and grass, and pulling weeds in flower beds * Accepts deliveries and loads/unloads vehicles and trucks * Empties wastebaskets and other trash * Requests supplies from the Custodial Supervisor * Performs monthly building inspections and either makes minor repairs or reports problems to the Facility Manager and the Custodial Supervisor SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS * High school graduate or G.E.D. * Minimum of two year’s experience in general custodial work * Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training * Valid Illinois Class “D” Driver’s License * CPR and AED Certification required within six months of employment SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS  * Sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. * Heavy work, lifting up to 75 pounds frequently with assistance, 50 pounds often without assistance, and up to 20 pounds without assistance constantly  * General work area is outdoors, with frequent exposure to natural and potentially extreme weather conditions while performing job duties * Exposure to chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, cleaning solutions, solvents, petroleum products, etc. BENEFITS WE OFFER * In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including: * Medical, Dental and Vision coverage * Life Insurance (basic & voluntary additional coverage) * IMRF Defined Benefit Pension * Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF) * 457 and ROTH 457 Defined Contribution Plans * Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts * Paid Time Off (sick, vacation and Floating Holidays) * Credit Union * PPE Reimbursement * Park District facility and program discounts * Paid Parental Leave Full Time Benefits AHPD OVERVIEW The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 100-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.  The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.