Maintenance Repair Worker / Custodian – Special Part-Time

Ingham County Human Resources; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Ingham County Human Resources is seeking a Maintenance Repair Worker/Custodian (Special Part-Time) to perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on County facilities and equipment under the supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor.

The role encompasses plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds work, moving and setting up furniture, cleaning and disinfecting areas, operating a vehicle for deliveries, and basic equipment repairs.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience: One year in the maintenance and repair of buildings.
• Preferred: some housekeeping/custodial experience.
• Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Performs general repairs to County buildings, fixtures, and equipment such as replacing broken windows and light bulbs.
• Conducts plumbing repairs, including fixing leaks, unclogging drains and fixtures, replacing valves, and assisting with major plumbing jobs.
• Assists with carpentry and construction tasks, including hanging and finishing drywall, repairing door frames, building walls, and installing countertops.
• Performs interior and exterior painting, including preparing walls and applying paint.
• Maintains grounds by operating snow removal equipment, trimming grass, planting flowers, and related tasks.
• Moves office furniture, assembles and repairs office furniture and equipment, and assists with room setups for meetings.
• Operates a motor vehicle for deliveries and other tasks.
• Performs minor repairs to mechanical equipment such as locks, mowers, kitchen equipment, and appliances.
• Installs carpet, tiles and other floor coverings.
• Performs roof repair, including patching, replacing flashing, and shingling.
• Ensures the safe operation and storage of maintenance tools and equipment.
• Assists groundskeepers and custodial staff as required.
• Empty wastebaskets and remove trash from buildings and recycling boxes.
• Cleans and disinfects sinks, restrooms, and exam rooms.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, baseboards, file cabinets, and other fixtures.
• Washes windows on lower levels and doors, both inside and outside.
• Secures all doors and windows and sets security system alarms before departure.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Michigan driver's license

Job description

Description * The Maintenance Repair Worker/ Custodian — Special Part-Time will work under the supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible for a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on County facilities and equipment. The individual may also be tasked with custodial duties, ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of various areas within County facilities.

Essential Functions

1. Performs general repairs to County buildings, fixtures, and equipment such as replacing broken windows and light bulbs.
2. Conduct plumbing repairs, including fixing leaks, unplugging drains and fixtures, replacing valves, and assisting with major plumbing jobs.
3. Assists with carpentry and construction tasks, which may involve hanging and finishing drywall, repairing door frames, building walls, and installing counter tops.
4. Performs interior and exterior painting, includes repairing and preparing walls and applying various types of paint.
5. Maintain grounds by operating snow removal equipment, trimming grass, planting flowers, and other related tasks.
6. Move office furniture, assemble and repair office furniture and equipment, and assist with room set-ups for meetings.
7. Operates a motor vehicle for deliveries and other tasks.
8. Perform minor repairs to mechanical equipment such as locks, mowers, kitchen equipment, and appliances.
9. Install carpet, tiles and other floor coverings.
10. Performs roof repair, including patching, replacing flashing, and shingling.
11. Ensures the safe operation and storage of maintenance tools and equipment.
12. 12 . Assists groundskeepers and custodial staff as required.
13. Empty wastebaskets and remove trash from buildings and recycling boxes.
14. Clean and disinfect sinks, restrooms, and exam rooms.
15. Dust and polish furniture, baseboards, file cabinets, and other fixtures
16. Wash windows on lower levels and doors, both inside and outside.
17. Secure all doors and windows and set security system alarms before departure.

Other Functions

Performs other functions as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Employment Qualifications

Education: High school graduation or equivalent. Experience: One year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings. Preferably some prior housekeeping/custodial experience. Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s License.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job‑related selection or promotional criteria.

Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.

Requirements and Working Conditions

**Physical Requirements ** Walks over unev