Facilities Custodian

Town of Ashland, MA; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Ashland, MA is seeking a Facilities Custodian responsible for cleanliness, sanitation, security and maintenance of town facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment. Duties include cleaning, snow removal, and responding to maintenance requests, with oversight of cleaning supply inventory.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years in maintenance or custodial work, and a valid Class D license.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of experience in maintenance and custodial work.
• Valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license is required.
• Employee must fluently speak, write, and read English.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning services in assigned buildings, including floors, restrooms, and kitchens.
• Respond to maintenance requests and work orders; assess tasks and escalate when needed.
• Assist with snow removal and weather-related operations.
• Perform minor building repairs and maintenance tasks that do not require licensure.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and report shortages.
• Coordinate with staff to prepare spaces for meetings and events.
• Ensure safety by reporting hazards and ensuring proper signage and lighting.

Skills

Snow removal

Custodial work

Maintenance tasks

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The Town of Ashland seeks a Facilities Custodian who is responsible for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, security, safety and maintenance of the assigned facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment. The employee monitors supply and equipment inventories, facility rentals, and HVAC systems within the Town Properties.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below 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, or a logical assignment to the position.

Primary duties for this position include both custodial and maintenance tasks such as performing cleaning services in assigned buildings, snow removal, and responding to maintenance requests.

Cleaning tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

• Regular mopping, vacuuming or shampooing floors and carpets
• Periodic stripping, buffing and waxing of floors if required
• Dusting, wiping or cleaning building surfaces
• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and kitchens
• Emptying trash
• Other cleaning tasks as required

Maintenance tasks include:

• Responding to work orders and other requests to assess the problem and determine if able to personally perform work or if the request needs to be elevated.
• Performing minor installs, adjustments or repairs to building systems (that do not require licensure)
• Performing filter changes for certain HVAC systems
• Change light bulbs as required.
• Performing minor painting
• Repairing and/or replacing faulty life-safety device
• Signage repair and replacement
• Ensuring snow removal equipment is regularly maintained and operational
• Communicating with customers on the status of work.
• Assembling and removing work related furniture as required.

Assist with the oversight of Town Building cleaning supply inventory. Employee is responsible for keeping a detailed inventory and reporting to the Supervisor when inventory is low.

Operate light to medium construction equipment, including but not limited to wheelbarrows, blowers, demolition hammers, and snow blowers.

Prepare for meetings and events as assigned, coordinate with administrative staff to determine proper furniture arrangement, technical equipment required, or other needs required.

Remove snow, ice, leaves, dirt and debris from walkways and stairs to maintain safe entry into town buildings for employees and visitors. Employee is required to report to work before, during, and after serious inclement weather as directed by the Director of Public Works . Employee is classified as "essential" and is required to be present for all snow and ice events.

Stock and deliver paper supplies to offices.

Raise and lower flags at town buildings for half-mast notifications.

Assist other departments as needed.

Report all required maintenance needs to the Supervisor.

Attend job training, as required by state laws and regulations or as scheduled by the Department head.

Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.

Supervision Required:

Works under the general direction of the Facilities Supervisor and Deputy Director of the DPW.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Employee is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

Employment Environment:

This position works in both indoor and outdoor environments. Working conditions may involve occasional exposure to loud noises or a combination of unpleasant elements such as odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease. Duties include working under conditions when outdoor weather conditions are poor, snowing and raining.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent, and one to three (1-3) years of experience in maintenance and custodial work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and experience in snow removal operations preferred.

Language Proficiency:

Employee must be able to fluently speak, write, and read English.

Special Requirements:

A candidate for this position is required to have a valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the use of tools, techniques, equipment, and procedures required in the cleaning, repair, and maintenance of municipal buildings and grounds.

Abilities:

Ability to plan and prioritize work, be self-motivated, and perform multiple tasks within a timely manner. Ability to use a computer and access the internet and email in support of department operations.

Skills:

Skills in snow removal and in the use of tools and equipment used to perform basic maintenance tasks.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here 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 position’s essential functions.

Work Environment/Physical Skills:

Work conditions may involve occasional exposure to loud noises or combination of unpleasant elements such as odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease. Duties include working under conditions when outdoor weather conditions are poor. Work may involve general cleaning, occasional work at heights or in confined or cramped quarters, or work around machinery and its moving parts. Work may also involve completing several unrelated tasks within a relatively short period.:

Motor Skills:

Duties may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination. Employee will be required to drive a town owned vehicle.

Visual Skills:

Position requires routine reading of emails, documents, and reports for understanding.

The Town of Ashland is an AA/EEO Employer

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.