Confidential
Job Title: Operations Specialist – PT
Company: Confidential
Location: Administrative Center – Waukegan, IL 60087; 1324 Golf Road, Waukegan, IL, 60087, USA
Work Type: remote
Description
Compensation & Benefits:
Expected hiring range $16.22 to $18.73 based on education, experience, and skills.
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Position Summary
The purpose of the Operations Specialist is to conduct inspections for various Waukegan Park District facilities, sites, equipment, and amenities to identify life-safety, maintenance, and operational concerns and ensure compliance with applicable safety and fire protection requirements. This position requires on-site presence and is not a remote role. This position is required to adhere to all Waukegan Park District (District) policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Conducts scheduled inspections of facilities, sites, equipment, amenities, and other assigned areas including, but not limited to, accessing rooftops as required, in accordance with insurance requirements, fire codes, and industry standards.
Documents inspection findings of facilities, sites, equipment, amenities, and other assigned areas.
Identifies and reports potentially unsafe conditions, hazards, or violations encountered during inspections or other assigned duties.
Adheres to inspection schedules as established by the Risk Management Department.
Maintains inspection schedules in the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management software.
Enters data of inspections providing specific information including, but not limited to, responsible party, location, and severity of hazards found in the EHS.
Reviews and submits inspection report summaries through the EHS.
Monitors the status of Microsoft Forms inspections and reports any discrepancies to the Human Resources and Risk Management Specialist such as, but not limited to, first aid kits and AEDs.
Performs minor repairs, replacement, and maintenance on such items as, but not limited to, hardware, batteries, and outlet covers.
Provides contractors with access to inspection sites and provides on-site assistance as needed.
Maintains security of all sites when opening and closing.
Travels to and from facilities and sites as required.
Drives District vehicles, and when a District vehicle is unavailable, uses a personal vehicle to travel between facilities and sites.
Assists staff in the performance of their duties.
Answers customer inquiries or directs to appropriate staff as necessary.
Responds to public and District staff inquiries and needs with promptness and professionalism.
Conducts duties adhering to all safety requirements.
Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor to support the department or the District.
Qualifications
Age
18 years and older
Education
High School diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
Experience
Minimum three (3) years work experience in a position that required self-direction and independent work preferred
Minimum three (3) years work experience in administrative or clerical work preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Microsoft Office experience in Excel/Word/Outlook preferred
Operate job related equipment
Communicate effectively through listening, speaking, writing, and non-verbal cues
Demonstrates initiative and responsibility
Manage workload and hours with minimal direction
Make timely and effective decisions
Prioritize work efficiently and effectively
Follow procedures to obtain appropriate results
Develop positive interpersonal rapport with departments, public, vendors, contractors, media, and community groups
Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
Identify problems or challenges and develop and implement solutions
Perform basic mathematical calculations. Compute rate, ratio, and percentage
License/Certification
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, not including vision restrictions for corrective lenses
First Aid/CPR/AED certification within one (1) year of hire date
Physical, Environmental, and Safety Considerations
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Considerations
Frequently walk, stand and talk
Frequently uses hands and/or fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls
Frequently reaches with hands and arms
Frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Frequently lift and move materials up to 50 pounds and handle materials over 50 pounds with assistance
Regular vision abilities for this job: close, distant, peripheral, depth, color vision, and focus
Regular auditory abilities
Environmental Considerations
Occasionally in and out of controlled temperatures throughout the day
Occasionally exposed to sites where allergens may be present
Repetitive work (i.e., with small tools, keyboard, and equipment)
Occasionally work in high, precarious places
Safety Considerations
Use good safety awareness and judgment
Recognize noncompliance with safety regulations and standards
Residency: Employees are encouraged, but not required, to become residents within the boundaries of the Waukegan Park District.
Contact:
Tanya Brady
Manager of Risk Management
847-360-4727
tbrady@waukeganparks.org
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