Maintenance Custodial Technician in Cambridge, Maryland at Dorchester County

Purpose of Position:
The purpose of this position is to perform routine cleaning, janitorial functions, and semi-skilled maintenance work at assigned site location(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not all inclusive – descriptive in nature)
Performs janitorial and custodial functions at assigned locations
Performs preventive general repair and maintenance work on structures, physical facilities and related equipment
Sweeps, mops, strips waxes, and buff floors
Dusts furniture and empties trash receptacles
Vacuums and shampoos carpets
Cleans and sanitizes wall, windows, and restrooms to include mirrors and fixtures
Maintains custodial supplies at site locations; submitting requisitions for new and replacement supplies as necessary
Diagnoses and performs semi-skilled electrical repairs such as replacing ballasts, switches, and fixtures
Performs minor repair on desks, furniture, therapy equipment, doors, and windows
Repairs and maintains a variety of tools and equipment such as mowers, edgers, and cleaning equipment
Performs maintenance on air handling units to include changing filters, belts and bearings, lubricating and adjusting registers
Maintains grounds around site location to include mowing lawns, edging, and watering
Trims and prunes shrubs and trees
Picks up papers or debris; rakes, weeds, sweeps, and waters grounds and walkways
Assists with setting up and taking down supplies, tables, etc. for events
Run errands and deliver interoffice mail to different locations
Ensures complete confidentiality of all written and oral materials, data, conversations, etc. exposed to during employment
Performs all other duties as required

Education, Experience, Skills:
Possess a high level of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality
Have prior experience in custodian and /or maintenance work is preferred
Ability to work well with others and the residents of the buildings
Ability to learn how to follow established routines, such as cleaning routines
Ability to learn light general maintenance work
Ability to follow directions and work independently
Ability to follow safety procedures
Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License

Physical requirements and working environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position
The employee must be physically capable of moving about in work locations and under adverse field conditions
Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of equipment
While performing the duties of the job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job
Work is performed both inside in an office setting and outside on the work site
The employee is required to work in outside weather conditions, near moving vehicles or moving mechanical parts and in precarious places
The employee is sometimes exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and there is a risk of electrical shock and vibration
The noise level is quiet to moderate

Other:
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When position requires vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by Dorchester’s safe driving policy.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
Dorchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Dorchester County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Dorchester County and an employee and is subject to change as business/operational needs change. Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, responsibilities, or duties associated with the role.