Assistant Facility Engineer - Full Time

Assistant Facility Engineer, Full Time, Jewett Park Community Center (JPCC)

Who we are?

The Deerfield Park District was formed in 1951 with a mission to provide outstanding parks, services, facilities, and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living, and provide memorable experiences. The Park District has over 25 parks and facilities including the Deerfield Golf Club, Sachs Recreation Center, Patty Turner Center, Jewett Park Community Center, Mitchell Pool and Deerspring Pool. The Park District employs an average of 300 staff with over 500 seasonally. The district maintains a modern, well-designed environment and is an IAPD/IPRA Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency and a two-time National Gold Medal Finalist in 2021 and 2022. For additional information visit us at www.deerfieldparks.org.

What is the Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity for a versatile, capable person of many skills who takes pride in keeping a facility running well. Reporting to the JPCC Facility Operations Manager, the Assistant Facility Engineer supports the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the Jewett Park Community Center through maintenance and custodial work, and, with support from the Parks Department, serves as building supervisor after normal business hours. If you are looking for a lasting role in a great location, a welcoming community, and a nationally recognized park district that offers excellent benefits, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform custodial and housekeeping work throughout the facility, including restroom cleaning, sanitation, and restocking of restroom supplies, and respond to spills, leaks, and emergencies.
• With assistance from the Parks Department, monitor and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, and operate related system hardware and controls.
• Perform general carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs within the scope of the position and applicable safety requirements.
• Set up rooms and building spaces per the daily facility calendar for a variety of programs and events.
• Serve as building supervisor after normal business hours, responding to facility issues and securing and locking the JPCC each evening.
• Assist with snow and ice removal as needed and adjust work schedules to meet facility needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) with 3+ years of experience in the mechanical and maintenance trades; training, certification, or licensing in a skilled trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry) preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills and willingness to learn new systems; able to prioritize, multitask, and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, representing the Park District professionally with people of all ages.
• Physically able to regularly lift 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs., and to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch; fluent in English; must be at least 18 years of age.

Scheduling, pay and benefits

• Full Time, Nonexempt Position. Pay Range: $24 to $26 per hour, depending on qualifications (DOQ).
• Hours: 1:00pm-9:30pm, will vary based on facility schedule including securing and locking the facility each evening; some weekend hours may be required.
• Excellent benefit package including Pension, paid days off (vacation, sick, holiday), medical, dental and life insurance, free fitness center and pool passes, and free or subsidized Park District activities for employees and family, plus more.

A full job description will be provided during the interview process.