Facilities Associate - Custodian (37.5 hrs/wk) ($19.79 - $21.00)

Description

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

POSITION TITLE: Facilities Associate-Custodian

POSITION CLASSIFICATION:

LOCATION: Franklin County

STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Director of Facilities

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director Facilities, the Facilities Associate/Custodian is responsible for the general maintenance and/or minor repairs to all agency facilities, grounds, and equipment and maintaining a clean, healthy and safe environment in work areas in all other areas of the assigned building.  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

FACILITIES:

1. Oversee projects under the direction of the Director of Facilities
2. Perform daily tasks in response to maintenance requests and scheduled work orders. 
3. Perform regular site inspections of Head Start sites and other agency sites.
4. Perform general repairs to walls, doors, locks, windows, office equipment, flooring, and miscellaneous agency equipment in and around agency facilities
5. Coordinate and/or move desks, files, furniture, office equipment, and other items as requested 
6. Perform routine preventive maintenance on agency buildings, equipment, motor vehicles, and utility systems on a scheduled basis
7. Perform general grounds maintenance work including mowing of lawns, raking, pruning, landscaping, and snow removal.
8. Maintain routine records and make reports as required utilizing the facilities database
9. Maintain organization and cleanliness of maintenance facility, work vehicle, tools for performance integrity, and project sites in conjunction with other facilities staff 
10. Perform all work in a neat, safe, energy conscious and professional manner
11. Monitor and report all equipment, system and work site safety concerns to the Director of Facilities.
12. Work with local building inspectors to secure occupancy and other required permits to operate Head Start/Early Head Start and Child Care facilities according to all regulations.
13. Assist with expansion or relocation of services by preparing any new site for occupancy.
14. Schedule vendors and contractors as needed for HVAC, electric, plumbing, custodial, and other identified needs.
15. Create job scope specifications, bid, organize, and oversee any minor renovations.

CUSTODIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Empty all trash receptacles and replace plastic liner bags in bathrooms, kitchen and office areas.   
2. Sweep and/or vacuum all floors and stairways.
3. Clean and disinfect bathroom floors, toilets, sinks and walls.
4. Replenish paper supplies and soaps as needed.
5. Store all cleaning tools and chemicals in a safe and secure area.
6. Monitor the site for general cleanliness, maintaining upkeep, and advising supervisor of any problems.
7. Monitor inventory for supplies for each site; order as needed.
8. Specific tasks, checklists, and timelines will be established at each site
9. Responsibilities to be completed as needed:

• Disinfect trash receptacles.
• Disinfect all door handles and railings.
• Clean/dust moldings, walls, and woodwork, then wash.
• Wash windows/window sills

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains strictest confidentiality. 
2. Comply with agency and funders' paperwork requirements and procedures 
3. Attend regularly scheduled supervision meetings, team meetings, mandatory agency trainings, and participate in professional development activities. 
4. Performs related work as required. 

This does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or High School Equivalency.
• Five to seven years' related experience, including experience with small to medium sized building renovations
• Experience with non-residential cleaning is preferred
• Experience using cleaning supplies and equipment
• Working knowledge of maintenance supplies, equipment, materials, and methods used to perform routine repairs and installations
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for work experience or additional directly related work experience may be substituted for education

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Basic computer skills: using a mouse, email, Microsoft office
• Excellent verbal (in-person and phone) and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service to employees, supervisors, and vendors
• Must be able to work intuitively and independently as part of the Facilities team 
• Ability to be flexible to complete work based on program needs and schedules 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, and communicate effectively
• Good skill in use of hand and power tools
• General maintenance skills. 
• General knowledge of building systems, including, but not limited to HVAC, electric and plumbing systems.
• Understanding of data capture and tracking methods.
• Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic diversity and the needs of individuals with low incomes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment described below 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 functions.

Standing/sitting for long periods of time

• Bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), pushing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stooping
• Use of hands and fingers for manipulation and using tools
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception
• Must be able to hear with accuracy
• Climbing step stools and ladders up to a height of ten feet
• Ability to perform physical labor such as moving furniture, equipment, lifting, and carrying items of weight
• Manual dexterity required for use of calculator and computer keyboard.
• The work environment includes indoor office environments or comparable spaces, and community spaces, with occasional exposure to outdoor weather when traveling to outreach or meeting sites. The noise level varies by site.

AA/EOE/ADA

Employment is contingent upon the following: a satisfactory a Background Record Check (BRC), required by Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and its licensed programs, which includes Criminal Offender Record information (CORI), Department of Children and Families (DCF) background check, Sex Offender Registry information (SORI) checks, fingerprint-based national and state criminal history database checks, National Sex Offender Registry (NCOR), and Out-of-State checks (CORI, SORI, DCF) if an individual has lived in another state within the last five years.   BRC and fingerprinting-based national and state criminal history check completed every three years. In addition, employment is contingent on evidence of physical exam within the past year, plus verification of MMRs and TB. Documentation of subsequent physical exams submitted every 2 years. Also, submit evidence of a good driving record and ability to be covered under Community Action's non-owned and hired vehicle policy.