Laborer – Facilities Department

Summary:

Under the direction of the Facilities Director, performs a variety of interior and exterior work to maintain Town facilities in a condition of operating excellence so that the buildings can be fully used at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintenance duties include but are not limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, washing and waxing floors, cleaning bathrooms, and windows.
2. Set up and move tables, chairs, and equipment as necessary for various meetings, including audio visual set up.
3. Shovel, snow blow and salt all walks and stairs at town buildings. Mandatory snow removal for town building safety protocol.
4. Use tools such as power saws of all types, sanders, drills, nail guns and various hand tools.
5. Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
6. Maintain equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
7. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations, including OSHA regulations.
8. Work with Paint and prep materials in a clean and orderly fashion.
9. Work diligently with and around coworkers and residents in a respectful and organized manner.
10. Assist Building Maintenance Craftsman with Carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance as required.
11. Candidate should possess a keen ability to troubleshoot, and problem solve.
12. Must be responsible to drive to parks and playgrounds to remove and monitor field and playground trash on a seasonal schedule.
13. Able to respond in a timely manner to various work orders.

The above are typical tasks regularly performed, but additional related tasks of equivalent skills and responsibilities are performed as service requirements change.

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, knowledge, and abilities:

*Valid Driver’s license required.

*Working knowledge of basic hand tools and demonstrated mechanical aptitude required.

* Knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanics or the willingness to learn preferred.

*Must pass CORI background check

Education and Training:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Demands:

*Frequent periods spent walking, standing, bending, stretching, and climbing ladders: Occasional requirement to sustain uncomfortable physical positions.

*Occasional periods spent outside, requiring exposure to all types of weather.

*Must lift and carry work materials, (hand tools, ladders, construction material and the like, some weighing 75lbs) utilizing proper body mechanics and lifting techniques.

*Subject to interruptions to handle emergency situations.

* Subject to exposure to chemicals such as bleach and cleaners, requiring proper safety precautions and the ability to read warning labels.

*Operate equipment which causes loud noise levels and some vibrations. Exercise caution when operating equipment.