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Benton County

BUILDING CUSTODIAN/MAINTENANCE

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$31,829 / year median in Arkansas

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Summary:
The Building Janitor/Maintenance responsibilities include assisting the Building Janitorial Supervisor (BJS) in the maintenance of county facilities and mechanical systems. Duties are performed under general supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assist in the opening and closing of county buildings. Perform routine maintenance such as changing light bulbs, HVAC filters, cleaning systems, cleaning coils, and performing routine building maintenance such as door adjustments, locks, painting, caulking, minor plumbing. Perform daily cleaning of all county buildings including but not limited to: sweeping and mopping the floors, vacuuming carpets, cleaning bathrooms, break rooms, emptying trash cans from offices, emptying recycling bins, and upkeep on the grounds around county buildings. Notify BJS when supplies or repairs are needed. Notify BJS of problems that may arise. Perform other duties as required when assigned such as lawn care maintenance or other seasonal duties.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or
Experience:
High school diploma or GED; one (1) year experience in janitorial work and light maintenance duties. Must possess a valid diver's license and have a clean driving record.
Working relationships:
Contact with Building Janitorial Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance & Construction Supervisor, Janitorial Staff, Building Maintenance Technician, Elected Officials / Department Heads, and the Public.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, use hands to handle or feel objects/controls and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. The noise level in the typical work environment is moderate. Works in crawl spaces, lifting, climbing and crawling. Works in the elements in all types of weather.
Employee Benefits Overview:
Benefits are an important part of the overall compensation package. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits. County Paid Insurance Benefits Employee Medical Basic life and ADD Insurance Long‑term disability insurance Access to voluntary benefits, including: Medical (Spouse/Children) Dental, and Vision coverage Supplemental life insurance Short‑term disability Critical Illness coverage Accident insurance Hospital indemnity plans View the Benefits Guide for more information Retirement & Financial Security Participation in the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) pension program Voluntary Nationwide Deferred Compensation 457(b) Retirement plan Time Off & Work-Life Balance 11 Paid Holidays annually Paid Sick Leave (up to 12 working days per year) Paid Vacation Leave (up to 10 working days per year) Paid Personal Day annually

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Personal Leave
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans