Maintenance Repair Worker / Custodian - Special Part-Time

Ingham County; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ingham County is seeking a part-time Maintenance Repair Worker/Custodian to support county facilities under the Maintenance Supervisor. The role covers a broad range of tasks from basic repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting, groundskeeping, and helping with room setups and moving furniture.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of maintenance experience, plus a valid Michigan driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of building maintenance or repair experience.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs to buildings, fixtures, and equipment.
• Conduct plumbing repairs and assist with major plumbing jobs.
• Assist carpentry tasks including drywall, doors, and frames.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces as needed.
• Move and assemble office furniture and assist with room setups.
• Operate a vehicle for deliveries and tasks.
• Maintain and store maintenance tools safely.
• Assist groundskeepers and custodial staff as required.

Skills

General maintenance

Vehicle operation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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

• Performs general repairs to County buildings, fixtures, and equipment such as replacing broken windows and light bulbs.
• Conduct plumbing repairs, including fixing leaks, unplugging drains and fixtures, replacing valves, and assisting with major plumbing jobs.
• Assists with carpentry and construction tasks, which may involve hanging and finishing drywall, repairing door frames, building walls, and installing counter tops.
• Performs interior and exterior painting, includes repairing and preparing walls and applying various types of paint.
• Maintain grounds by operating snow removal equipment, trimming grass, planting flowers, and other related tasks.
• Move office furniture, assemble and repair office furniture and equipment, and assist with room set-ups 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.
• Install 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.

Other Functions: Performs other functions as assigned.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Walks over uneven terrain to make repairs.
• Squatting, stooping, kneeling to maintain and repair facilities and equipment.
• Climbing ladders to paint or make repairs.
• Lifting ability to remove and replace parts on building mechanical systems.
• Ability to lift, push and pull office furniture.
• Ability to lift boxes of supplies, equipment, and other items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to lift and move plumbing fixtures and other equipment involved in repair tasks.

Working Conditions

• Works in confined spaces.
• Works outside in varying weather conditions.
• Works in all areas of County buildings.
• Works in cramped body positions to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Works in areas with loud noise.
• Exposure to equipment where risk exists of getting burned, bruised or scraped.
• Contact with oil and petroleum products.
• Exposure to large moving parts of various equipment.
• Exposure to solvents and various other chemicals.
• Exposure to gases and fumes.
• Exposure to communicable diseases in the course of some maintenance assignments.
• Follow UAW D step 1.