General Maintenance Technician (Part-Time)

Van Buren Company; Paw Paw, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Van Buren Company is seeking a part-time custodian to service multiple Van Buren County facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning lavatories, windows, floors, and furniture; snow and ice removal; opening and closing buildings; meeting vendors; and operating custodial equipment.

Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Employment is contingent on a background check, criminal history review, and a drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain lavatories, windows, walls, woodwork, doors, furniture, floors, etc.
• Gather and dispose of refuse, including parking lots
• Maintain sidewalks, including snow and ice removal
• Open/close buildings
• Meet/escort vendors
• Prepare, maintain, and operate custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, shampooers, mops
• Track supply usage and maintain adequate inventory
• Move records, small furniture, and equipment as required
• Assemble small furniture
• Empties recycle bags
• Hang pictures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Follow instructions

Custodial equipment

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Shampooers

Mops

Job description

Department:Buildings & Grounds
Job Status:Part-Time
2026 Rate of Pay:$21.63

ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to operate and maintain custodial equipment
• Understands various applicable safety protocols including blood-borne pathogens, MSDS, etc.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Clean and maintain lavatories, windows, walls, woodwork doors, furniture, floors, etc.
• Gather and dispose of refuge, including parking lots
• Maintain sidewalks. i.e. snow and ice removal
• Open/close buildings
• Meet/escort vendors
• Prepare, maintain, and operate custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, shampooers, mops etc.
• Track supply usage and maintain adequate inventory
• Move records, small furniture, and equipment as required
• Assemble small furniture
• Empties recycle bags
• Hang pictures
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have valid driver’s license

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Employment is dependent on background check, criminal history, and drug screen. Applicant must complete County application form.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Reports: None

Delegation of Work: Not applicable

Supervision Given: Not applicable

Reports To: This position reports to the Director of Buildings & Grounds or his/her designee

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position reports to various facilities within Van Buren County. Ability to life/carry up to and excess of 50 lbs. Ability to climb ladders. Crawl in small spaces, crouch, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. Ability to work outdoors and under somewhat adverse conditions