Weekend BUILDING CUSTODIAN

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TITLE:

Building Custodian II -

Part Time GRADE:

T2 DEPARTMENT

Buildings & Grounds - D.P.

W DATE:

January 12, 1998 POSITION

DEFINITION

Under the general supervision and direction of the Building Supervisor, performs general cleaning and minor maintenance repair work in the care and upkeep of a town building, adjacent grounds, and equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receives oral or written instructions from Supervisor, or follows a maintenance schedule.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and other work areas.
• Using appropriate equipment, sweeps, strips, and waxes floors.
• Using appropriate equipment, cleans rugs, carpets, draperies, and Venetian blinds.
• Washes walls, windows, door panels, and sills.
• Removes trash.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrical work.
• Moves furniture.
• Waters lawns and shrubbery adjacent to building.
• Shovels snow and sweeps dirt from entrances and walks adjacent to building.
• Operates snow blower to clear walks or parking lot of snow.
• Lubricates motor and changes filters on heating and cooling equipment.
• Uses hand tools and small power equipment.
• Provides assistance to visitors as needed.
• Follows all standard safety procedures and regulations.
• Reports tasks accomplished to Supervisor.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Plants and cares for flowers, shrubbery, and trees on Town property.
• Sets up rooms for meetings.
• Assists public using Town facilities by moving equipment, furniture, or materials.
• Completes daily cleaning tasks in Police Department during work day.
• Acts as Painter's helper, and fills in for other custodians on sick leave or vacation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of materials, methods and devices used in cleaning operations.
• Knowledge of practices, tools and materials of mechanical and building trades.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to quickly learn assigned semi-skilled tasks on the job.
• Ability to recognize and locate conditions which require repair and maintenance work.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to be available for call outs.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, superiors, and the general public.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Ability to perform heavy cleaning, moving, shoveling, lifting over 80 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, etc., up to 60 feet above ground.
• Ability to work in confined or close quarters including pipes, tunnels, and attics for extended periods.
• Ability to operate equipment requiring eye and hand coordination and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow.
• Sufficient stamina and good health to perform strenuous physical labor.
• Ability to move throughout Town Hall and other Town buildings and sites.
• Ability to get into and out of and automobile.
• Ability to work evenings and / or weekends.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or trade school.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Valid motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE:

This description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$24.02 per hour

Work Location:

In person