Janitor

New York State; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State is seeking a versatile janitor to maintain assigned areas, perform cleaning tasks, and assist with routine repairs. You will mop, wash, dust, polish, and set up furniture and equipment for meetings and events.

The job also involves minor carpentry or plumbing repairs and reporting damages for higher-level maintenance. Ideal candidates are physically able, can follow written and verbal instructions, and comfortable using basic cleaning products and tools.

Qualifications

• Physically able to perform tasks and communicate verbally.
• Ability to use small hand tools.
• Knowledge of cleaning substances and products.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in NYS.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and products.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch for long periods.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
• Ability to verbally communicate for exchanging information.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds; willingness to be trained on lifts and machinery.
• Ability to supervise a small staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks including mopping, washing, dusting, polishing, and setting up furniture and equipment.
• Carry out handyman repairs and routine maintenance work.
• Set up equipment and seating for public meetings and events.
• Requisition and dispense household supplies; report damages needing higher repair.
• Develop computer skills for facilities management and work order systems.

Skills

Small hand tools

Cleaning substances

Verbal communication

Tools

Plumber’s snake

Ladders & scaffolds

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Duties Description

Duties Description Performs a variety of cleaning tasks and care of an assigned area including mopping, washing, dusting, polishing, cleaning and setting up of furniture and equipment. Performs repairs and recurrent routine maintenance work requiring handyman abilities. Janitors perform similar duties as Cleaners, but have additional

• Using hand tools, makes simple carpentry repairs such as fixing or replacing broken shelves, hinges, locks, sash cords and screens.
• Using plumber’s snake and/or other hand tools and preparations, unplugs toilets, traps and sinks.
• Replaces faucet washers and fuses.
• Sets up equipment and seating facilities for public meetings, classes, graduations, and athletic events.

Sets up equipment and seating facilities for public meetings, seminars and athletic events. Requisitions and dispenses household supplies such as paper towels and soaps. Reports damages or needed maintenance repair in assigned area for which a higher repair capability is needed. This individual may need to develop computer skills to operate the Department’s facilities management system, work order system, KRONOS Time Management System, and ordering supplies as implemented in their area and on their level.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive position. Applicant must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and to communicate verbally for the purpose of exchanging information. Applicants must further be able to perform the following abilities:

• Working knowledge of the use of small hand tools.
• Working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in NYS.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use various cleaning equipment and products.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
• Ability to verbally communicate for the purpose of exchanging information.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds and a willingness to be trained on lifts and machinery.
• Ability to supervise a small staff.