Gate Attendant

Spotsylvania County; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotsylvania County seeks a dedicated custodial worker to support the Public Works Department, handling residential waste disposal, building maintenance, and grounds upkeep. The role requires flexibility to work weekends and various weather conditions, with duties that include communicating with the public and ensuring safety at facilities.

Ideal candidates will have prior custodial experience, the ability to follow instructions, read logs and reports, and perform physically demanding tasks in

Qualifications

• Some experience performing custodial related work or equivalent training/experience.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to read a variety of reports, logs, manuals, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, even under stress.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the disposal of residential waste.
• Removes snow and ice from yards and buildings; sweeps yards and rakes, blows and removes leaves.
• Picks up and disposes of litter around the buildings.
• Communicates with the public in person or by phone.
• Completes time sheets and relays information to Public Works Department.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Custodial experience

Communication with public

Timekeeping

Reading reports

Following instructions

Tools

Mowers

Pruners

Job description

Spotsylvania County is committed to maintaining a drug free workplace. Employees are prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, possessing or using controlled substances such as marijuana. A positive drug test result, confirmed use or impairment can be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination in accordance with our personnel policies.

A positive pre-employment drug test will also disqualify a candidate for hire.

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks in support of the Public Works Department. Work involves monitoring the recycling and disposal of residential waste, along with maintenance of buildings. Employee is also responsible for ensuring that users comply with the rules and regulations of the facility set forth by the Operations Manager. Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work irrespective of weather conditions and/or when general County offices are closed. Applicants must be available to work Sunday through Saturday as needed.

Special Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors the disposal of residential waste.
• Removes snow and ice from yards and buildings; sweeps yards and rakes, blows and removes leaves.
• Picks up and disposes of litter around the buildings.
• Communicates with public in person or via telephone.
• Completes time sheets and relays information to Public Work Department.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

Some experience performing custodial related work or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Knowledge County organization, operation, programs, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety requirements of area of assignment, equipment, and machines used.
• Knowledge of and is able to use equipment, materials and tools used in the maintenance trade. Some knowledge in the use of mowers, pruners and other grounds maintenance equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform strenuous work under varying weather conditions. Is able to understand and follow oral instructions. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) or data, people or things.
• Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from superiors.
• Ability to read a variety of reports, time sheets, pick-up logs, vehicle count forms, correspondence, procedural manuals, etc.
• Ability to prepare a variety of pick-up logs, forms, etc. Must be able to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.
• Ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

http://www.spotsylvania.va.us/content/123/8468/37324.aspx