Maintenance Custodial Technician

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Purpose of Position : The purpose of this position is to perform routine cleaning, janitorial functions, and semi-skilled maintenance work at assigned site location(s). Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not all inclusive - descriptive in nature) Performs janitorial and custodial functions at assigned locations Performs preventive general repair and maintenance work on structures, physical facilities, and related equipment Sweeps, mops, strips waxes, and buff floors Dusts furniture and empties trash receptacles Vacuums and shampoos carpets Cleans and sanitizes wall, windows, and restrooms to include mirrors and fixtures Maintains custodial supplies at site locations; submitting requisitions for new and replacement supplies as necessary Diagnoses and performs semi-skilled electrical repairs such as replacing ballasts, switches, and fixtures Performs minor repair on desks, furniture, therapy equipment, doors, and windows Repairs and maintains a variety of tools and equipment such as mowers, edgers, and cleaning equipment Performs maintenance on air handling units to include changing filters, belts and bearings, lubricating and adjusting registers Maintains grounds around site location to include mowing lawns, edging, and watering Trims and prunes shrubs and trees Picks up papers or debris; rakes, weeds, sweeps, and waters grounds and walkways Assists with setting up and taking down supplies, tables, etc. for events Run errands and deliver interoffice mail to different locations Ensures complete confidentiality of all written and oral materials, data, conversations, etc. exposed to during employment Performs all other duties as required Education, Experience, Skills : Have prior experience in custodian and / or maintenance work is preferred Ability to work well with others and the residents of the buildings Ability to learn how to follow established routines, such as cleaning routines Ability to learn light general maintenance work Ability to follow directions and work independently Ability to follow safety procedures Possess and maintain a valid Drivers License Physical requirements and working environment : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position The employee must be physically capable of moving about in work locations and under adverse field conditions Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of equipment While performing the duties of the job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell The employee must occasionally lift and / or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job Work is performed both inside in an office setting and outside on the work site The employee is required to work in outside weather conditions, near moving vehicles or moving mechanical parts and in precarious places The employee is sometimes exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and there is a risk of electrical shock and vibration The noise level is quiet to moderate Other : May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When position requires vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by Dorchester's safe driving policy. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance : Dorchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Dorchester County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.