A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodian care and maintenance of city buildings.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the close supervision of the Facility Services Supervisor and Facility Services Crew Leader.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None generally. May supervise temporary employees or community service workers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. Sweeps, vacuums, mops, dusts, shampoos, steam cleans, strips, waxes, polishes, and buffs floors, carpets and furniture, etc. Dumps ash cans and garbage and relines cans with liners. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; cleans spills; cleans drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc. Washes windows, walls, metal and woodwork. Cleans rain gutters; sweeps roofs and sidewalks. Picks up litter from around buildings and grounds. Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work. Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition. Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed. Keeps records of work completed. Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance.
NONESSENTIAL DUTIES
May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned. Moves and sets up furniture, pictures, etc. as needed and assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(A) Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions; (B) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. (C) Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships.
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 duties. While perform the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet during indoor night shift operations.
