•Applications are reviewed regularly. Postings may close prior to the listed date. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.•Douglas County Community Services is looking for an individual to play a critical role in ensuring that the facilities used by community members are kept in top condition. The Maintenance Assistant performs a variety of duties including basic cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of buildings and equipment that help to keep the Community Center facilities clean, safe, and available for everyday use. If you are someone who takes pride in a job well done, thrives in a busy environment, and is happy to step in and help as part of a bigger team providing superior customer service in meeting the needs of our community, this could be the right position for you. This position does not qualify for health benefits, but it is eligible for pro-rated annual and sick leave as well as PERS retirement benefits. Primary Objectives Performs intermediate work performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the care and maintenance of buildings, facilities and grounds; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Supervision Exercised None Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and polishes floors; sweeps, vacuums and spot cleans carpeted areas. Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; dusts counters, window sills, window blinds and similar fixtures. Empties, cleans and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash. Washes doors, windows, walls, ceilings, window blinds and furniture; polishes metalwork. Cleans and disinfects restrooms; restocks restroom supplies as necessary. Cleans lighting fixtures and replaces bulbs/tubes. Performs basic building repair work; may paint facilities and perform graffiti removal; maintains drinking fountains. Secures buildings by closing windows, turning off lights, and locking doors. Reports the need for maintenance or repair of facilities to the appropriate supervisor; corrects or reports any fire or safety hazards and places barriers in public areas. Maintains equipment, materials and supplies in proper condition. Engages in safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition. Answers questions and provides standard information to the public. Maintains records of work performed, time sheets, etc. Maintains inventory of necessary supplies. Prepares and arranges meeting rooms, sound equipment, and furniture. Uses County vehicle to perform various tasks related to job duties. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public. Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of custodial/maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS /LICENSES

Valid Driver's License CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of date of employment. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10 certification within six (6) months of date of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force. Work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; frequently requires kneeling or crawling; occasionally requires sitting and climbing or balancing. Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machinery, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). Work regularly requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to bloodborne pathogens (may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment); frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; occasionally requires exposure to wet/humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening. Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.