Full-time Housekeeper and Maintenance Person

Duties and responsibilities

• Conducts major cleaning of assigned facilities; cleans and maintains buildings and furnishings.
• Performs a variety of janitorial tasks daily; cleans and disinfects restrooms, surfaces and restocks restrooms.
• Gathers and empties trash from inside and outside waste receptacles, offices and general areas.
• Performs floor maintenance; sweeps and mops floors, cleans carpets, buffs tile floors, etc.
• Cleans and dusts furniture, air vents, doorframes, doors, walls, windows, window blinds, mirrors and baseboards.
• Assists with special events as needed, including table/chair set up and removal.
• Organizes janitorial supplies; coordinates and completes special cleaning details.
• Performs groundskeeping duties at the Canton Branch.
• Maintains supply inventory and reports needs to Administrative Assistant in Canton for ordering.
• Attends to minor repairs at all MCLS libraries as assigned by director.
• Handles all upkeep to MCLS library vehicles as directed by Assistant Director.
• Fulfills all assigned duties with limited supervision and in a timely manner.
• Communicates well with management and coworkers.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency and some experience in janitorial/cleaning services along with general maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of janitorial cleaning equipment a plus.
• Knowledge of safe work principles and practices.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks and working within deadlines, identifying and recommending solutions to problems.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, and MCLS staff.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for much of the day.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements such as scrubbing, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to perform movements such as reaching above the head or reaching to low areas.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to reach high light fixtures.
• Ability to perform cleaning with heavy equipment such as floor buffers, vacuums or carpet cleaners.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Hours

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Normal work schedule will be Monday -- Friday during the day, and will work out of Admin located at our Canton Branch. Exact schedule will be discussed at interviews.

Pay

Salary Will vary based on previous housekeeping and maintenance experience.

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