Maintenance Assistant for Branch County Commission On Aging

Job Description

Job Description

BRANCH COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

JOB DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE:

The primary role of this employee will be to provide on-site light maintenance and janitorial work for the Burnside Center. Ensures building and grounds are in clean and orderly condition and tends environmental mechanics to ensure services can be provided. Schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday-Thursdays excluding County holidays.

This position will have three primary areas of responsibility:

1. Moving Tables and Chairs (setting up rooms according to instructions)
2. Outdoor/Grounds Work (shoveling snow, taking large items to the garage or dumpster, water flowers)
3. Maintenance of vehicles (fueling, washing, and taking vehicles for regular maintenance appointments)

RESPONSIBILITIES, ESSENTIAL DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS:

• Must have general knowledge of building maintenance, and be able to start and finish jobs with reasonable speed and accuracy. This position calls for a self-motivated individual with strong work ethic who can prioritize tasks, maintain required records, and interact effectively with staff, patrons, and the general public.
• This position will be a key holder.
• This position will need to use work-issued electronics (i.e. smartphone and/or computer)
• Clean the upholstered furniture, ceiling vents, floor fans, activity tables, etc. according to the maintenance plan
• Clean/organize the closets according to the maintenance plan
• Minor maintenance/janitorial tasks on demand such as refill toilet paper or paper towels; mop up spills
• Monthly checks of emergency lights, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Carry equipment out to garage and back as requested by staff
• Change time on all clocks when needed
• Change batteries (auto door buttons, exercise machines, clocks, etc.)
• Complete light maintenance on a variety of office equipment as requested by staff
• Assist with environmental conditions and set-up and tear-down for special events
• Notify management concerning need for repairs or cleaning
• May take trash and recycling out to the dumpster
• Clean and sanitize bathroom areas immediately after accidents or spills
• Maintain grounds as needed including, but not limited to, shoveling snow, pulling weeds, spreading salt, watering flowers and/or grass, placing sprinklers in the yard, and picking up debris
• Maintain dust collector in wood shop according to the maintenance plan; cleans wood shop
• Maintain pool tables according to the maintenance plan
• May use a ladder occasionally for maintenance or cleaning
• Interact pleasantly and professionally with seniors while remaining focused on work
• Work with staff members at activities during and outside of regular staff hours as deemed necessary.
• Other tasks as deemed necessary

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

• Commission on Aging Board of Directors
• Executive Director

RESPONSIBLE TO:

• Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass background checks, physical, and drug screen
• Ability to work well with senior citizens
• Must be able to adapt to frequent change, multiple requests, and interruptions
• Good organizational skills
• Use tools and equipment necessary to accomplish assigned tasks
• Ability to demonstrate and sustain strong work ethic, evidenced by prompt and consistent attendance and diligence in completing tasks
• Follow written or verbal directions
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Meet commitments in a timely and professional manner
• Is able to identify potentially unsafe conditions
• Must be able to multi-task and work flexible hours on occasion
• Commercial or residential maintenance experience preferred
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, grasp, handle or touch, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb ladder. The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and also outside in various weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock and vibration.