Maintenance Worker

County of Jackson; Black River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Jackson is seeking a dependable Custodian to perform daily cleaning and light maintenance across county buildings and grounds. Duties include floor care, dusting, window cleaning, lawn mowing, snow removal, and basic repairs.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and be able to operate floor scrubbers, carpet shampooers, vacuums, lawn equipment, and basic hand tools. Work involves varying weather and physical tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of general cleaning and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate cleaning and lawn equipment.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs, mops, waxes, polishes and vacuums floors and carpets.
• Cleans walls, windows, fixtures, fountains and lavatories.
• Mows lawns and maintains landscaping.
• Performs snow removal and salt application on walkways.
• Performs routine maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems.
• Maintains and repairs vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Assists with remodeling projects and emergency drills.
• Supports security drills and adheres to safety policies.

Skills

General maintenance

Cleaning procedures

Reading English docs

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor scrubber

Polisher

Carpet shampooer

Vacuum cleaner

Riding lawnmower

Push lawnmower

Snow removal equipment

Basic hand tools

Mops and brooms

Ladders or step stools

Job description

Main duties include daily general cleaning and some maintenance at various county buildings and grounds. Knowledge necessary and equipment used to perform essential functions of this job include: floor polishing, carpet shampooing, vacuuming, lawn mowing, snow removal; mops, brooms, shovels, as well as basic hand tools. This position primarily entails custodial work and light maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scrubs, mops, waxes, polishes and vacuums floors and carpets, using floor scrubber and polisher, carpet shampooer and vacuum cleaners following manufacturer's instructions
• Cleans walls, windows, fixtures, drinking fountains, lavatories and other facilities using appropriate cleaning agents and materials
• Paints rooms, hallways and ceilings in various buildings using ladders in which heights may vary
• Dusts, polishes furniture and washes windows
• Uses cleaning agents according to MSDS instructions
• Collects and disposes of refuse/recycling materials
• Mows lawns. Trims and waters grass, shrubbery and plants
• Performs snow removal using a variety of equipment including shovels, snow blowers, plow truck, ATV and/or skid steer. Salts walkways, steps and driveways
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repair on HVAC equipment
• Performs minor plumbing and electrical repair
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on/in buildings
• Performs maintenance and minor repair on vehicles, power equipment, vacuum cleaners and other equipment
• Performs all monthly system tests including fire alarm, fire extinguisher and panic alarm
• Assists with security drills
• Assists with various remodeling projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB

• Knowledge of general maintenance and cleaning procedures and supplies
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment and routine building and equipment maintenance
• Skills and ability to use equipment essential to the position (not all inclusive – list serves as example only): floor scrubber, polisher, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, riding lawnmower, push lawnmower, weed eater, snow removal equipment, basic hand tools, mops, brooms, shovel, basic repair tools, skill saw, drill and sawzall
• Ability to make ordinary plumbing repairs or trouble shooting maintenance situations such as unplugging stools and sinks and replacing faucets, valves and seals
• Ability to make ordinary electric repairs; changing light bulbs, ballasts, outlets, electrical switches
• Ability to lubricate equipment
• Ability to be exposed to the following working conditions: frequently required to walk, stand, crawl, talk, hear, stop, kneel, crouch or smell
• Ability to be exposed to weather temperature conditions from severe heat to severe cold
• Ability to climb ladders and work with heights of many ranges
• Ability to perform duties needed during work in high stress situations (ie. during fire alarm or security alarm activation)
• Ability to read and interpret documents, and laws in the English language
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas in spoken and written format so individuals may effectively understand and convey communications
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Inductive and deductive reasoning – ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions; includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together and deciding if an answer makes sense