Maintenance Repair Worker / Custodian - Special Part-Time

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.
• Affords assistance 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, including repairing and preparing walls and applying various types of paint.
• Maintains grounds by operating snow removal equipment, trimming grass, planting flowers, and other related tasks.
• Moves office furniture, assembles and repairs office furniture and equipment, and assists 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.
• 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.
• Clean and disinfect sinks, restrooms, and exam rooms.
• Dust and polish furniture, baseboards, file cabinets, and other fixtures.
• Wash windows on lower levels and doors, both inside and outside.
• Secure all doors and windows and set security system alarms before departure.

Other Functions

Performs other functions as assigned.

Requirements and Working Conditions

• Physical Requirements: Walks over uneven terrain to make repairs. Squatting, stooping, kneeling to maintain and repair facilities and equipment. Climbing ladders and 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.