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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
