CITY OF ELKHART - JOB DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT

Public Buildings & Grounds

POSITION

Building Maintenance Laborer (Flex Hours)

DIVISION

Building Maintenance STATUS Full-time

CATEGORY

Hourly, AFSCME PG-8, $28.11 FLSA Non-exempt

REPORTS TO

Public Buildings & Grounds Department Head

DATE 2026 JOB SUMMARY

To work in the area of general park maintenance, construction, carpentry, facility repairs, and equipment operation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Properly maintain and care for mechanical rooms at McNaughton Spray Park, Pierre Moran Pool, and NIBCO Ice & Water Park. Oversee waterpark facilities and ice park operations. Make sure mechanical rooms are clean and safe. Maintains inventory of acid and chlorine.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all types of building repair and maintenance tasks. Work weekends and flex hours. Operate Zamboni. Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have a valid operator license according to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Must have or obtain Pool Certification by the end of the probationary period Must have or obtain Backflow Certification by the end of the probationary period.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

High School education or equivalent, technical/trade school training in a relevant field, and three years of experience in construction and/or building repairs. Knowledge and skills in using materials, tools, and equipment required in construction and building repairs. Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports. Knowledge of personal computers. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS

Ability to lift 100 pounds and maneuver 200 pounds on a regular basis. Work outdoors year-round. Work with potentially hazardous equipment and tools. Work in confined spaces and up to 40 feet above the ground.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work outside year-round.

Temperature extremes are:

summer 95+ degrees and winter -10 degrees. There is exposure to dirt, dust, snow, rain, noise, equipment movement and vibrations, hazardous chemicals, and electrical shock.

POST OFFER TESTING REQUIRED

The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, you must successfully pass a post-offer drug screen (random drug testing may be conducted after employment). Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports are required.

POLICY STATEMENT

The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and "other" duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.