Madison County CCE is looking for a part time custodian! Provide custodian service for CCE Madison County Association buildings. Clean, dust, polish, vacuum, wet mop, sweep, and maintain floors on a regular basis. Empty/clean all waste receptacles, remove trash and recyclable materials. Use and maintain assigned equipment and hand tools while ensuring storage rooms are orderly and neat. Ensure restroom and kitchen facilities are clean, orderly, and supplied with sufficient paper products. Wash walls, windows, and sills on a regular basis. Paint rooms and simple carpentry to keep building in shape. Sweep/shovel snow from stair/walks to building; keep entrances clean from debris. Lawn care may be included. Responsible for complying with all OSHA/PESHA safety regulations in performance of duties.
Required Qualifications:
- High School or Equivalent Education.
- Experience relevant to the role of the position.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License.
- Ability to clearly communicate and to read and write in English.
- Basic Computer Skills including use of e-mail and computer-based time collection.
- Physical ability to do heavy lifting (able to lift and carry 50 pounds), to shovel snow, carry supplies and equipment.
- Ability to climb and perform work from a ladder.
- Demonstrated ability to provide cleaning, maintenance, and repair work.
- Knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and repair methods, materials, and techniques applicable to public buildings.
- Ability to work independently and to complete work within a reasonable time frame.
- Ability to identify and address safety concerns in the work place.
- Ability to work effectively with co-workers.
- Ability to communicate with supervisor and staff as pertains to the duties of the job.
- Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and assume responsibility with general guidelines and direction.
- Ability to plan and organize work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
- Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in facilities and /or grounds maintenance including light maintenance tasks, i.e. changing light ballasts, minor plumbing, painting.
About Position:
Amount of hours per week: 10- 15 hours
Rate of Pay: $17-$18 per hour.
Duties:
- Comply with established health and safety regulations and guidelines including OSHA/PESHA regulations.
- Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.
- Record use and storage of all chemicals and cleaners utilized in MSDS record book as required.
- Interact with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Perform a substantial amount of routine, non-complex tasks to support the facilities administration of the Association. Duties may include, but not be limited to:
- Grounds Maintenance: Perform landscape and road/sidewalk maintenance such as: mow grass as directed, maintain shrubbery and area around shrubs, weeding, fertilizing, rolling, etc.; shovel and salt building entrances, parking lots, etc. Includes operation of small hand/motor equipment (push lawn mower, weed eater, shovel, etc.) and large motor equipment (tractor).
- Building Cleaning/Upkeep/Security: On a daily, weekly or monthly basis as directed clean and maintain all rooms/entrances/hallways/common areas of all buildings, including emptying waste baskets/trash; cleaning washroom facilities and replacing lavatory supplies; mopping/sweeping/waxing/vacuuming; keeping storage areas free of fire hazards and debris; cleaning entrance rugs; cleaning windows/doors; dusting window sills, cabinets, other furniture, and shelves, and all other tasks as assigned. Assists with maintaining security of buildings and grounds (opening, closing and locking doors, etc.)
- Vehicle/Equipment/Lighting Upkeep: Assist in the minor troubleshooting and scheduling of routine maintenance/inspections of tractor and equipment as directed; replace bulbs and/or ballasts of interior/exterior lighting when necessary, keep light fixtures clean; routine maintenance of building(s) mechanical equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, ice machine, refrigeration units, etc.
- Vehicle/Equipment Record Maintenance: maintain a log of activities and duties performed on vehicles/equipment and any other forms, paperwork, records, etc. as assigned.
- Storage: Assist with the storage and removal from storage of boats, cars, and recreational vehicles as directed.
- Special Events: Set up and clean-up for events and meetings according to schedule and as directed, including emptying trash, cleaning restrooms and restocking supplies, sweeping/cleaning/mopping/vacuuming/waxing floors.
- Madison County Fair: Assist with off-site County fair set up and tear down; manage trash/debris removal.
Job Title:
Association Tmp Maintenance
Level:
No Grade - Hourly
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Contact Name:
Regina Lowder
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