Public Works Facilities Worker I
: Job Details :

Job Title: Maintenance Worker

Responsible for the care, maintenance, and cleaning of assigned Town buildings and related facilities. Receives immediate supervision from the Maintenance Superintendent, with indirect supervision from the Public Works Director/Town Engineer, or designee.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform routine and specialized janitorial and maintenance tasks.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, wax, buff, and scrub floors.
• Dust, wax, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork.
• Steam clean carpets.
• Clean restrooms.
• Wash windows and walls.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment.
• Assist in a variety of semiskilled building maintenance activities, including light carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repairs.
• Perform grounds maintenance and snow removal at bus shelters and other Town facilities.
• Track usage of and replenish supplies and ensure that supplies are billed to the appropriate department.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Polish metal work.
• Secure facilities.
• Take care of equipment and materials used in the course of work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in the cleaning of buildings.
• Safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Clean and care for assigned buildings and equipment.
• Organize then implement a regular maintenance and cleaning program.
• Use a variety of janitorial equipment and materials.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.
• Be available to work evening hours; must use various cleaning solvents and chemicals in the performance of duties.

Experience and training: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Training: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience: A minimum of six months' experience performing comparable duties.

Licensing or Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain within the state-required time frame of ten (10) days from hire date, a valid California driver's license, with an acceptable driving record. Must pass an appropriate background check prior to hire.

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 to a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.