Trades Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

Under the general supervision of the Trades & Custodial Manager and the Trades Specialist, the Trades Assistant performs construction and maintenance of District physical assets.

• Perform cleaning and maintenance of shop and office spaces, restrooms, and grounds areas.
• Assist Trades Specialists with repairs of all aspects of the District buildings and facilities.
• Complete room set-up and tear-down to accommodate scheduled activities including recreation programs, meetings, special events, and rentals.
• Install engineered wood fiber on park playground surfaces.
• Serve on the team that installs and paints District signage.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Gather information necessary for the preparation of reports, proposals, and budgets.
• Demonstrate and support District customer service standards.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of equipment and motor vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and manual tasks and ability to learn methods, practices, use and operation of equipment and tools used in general maintenance and construction.
• Ability to understand operator's manuals and ability to read and interpret drawings.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Special Considerations:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Subject to both office and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to modified/flexible work schedules including weekends.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing ≤ 30 lbs. on a daily basis. Lifting assistance is required when lifting > 30 lbs.
• Prolonged lifting, stooping, bending, twisting, standing, and climbing.
• Manual dexterity and strength to operate power-operated machines and equipment.
• Ability to travel to and work at all Naperville Park District facilities.
• Exposure to pesticides, chemicals, dust, fumes, dirt, loud noise, and insect bites.
• Regular onsite attendance is an essential function of this position.

Benefits

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To be considered for this position, interested individuals must complete the online application accessible at Materials submitted through mail, email, or fax will not be considered.