Building & Grounds Maintenance Specialist I

Position Summary:

To clean and maintain the cooperative’s offices in such a manner that it will be attractive, clean, and healthy to provide proper and attractive facilities for the employees, members, and the general public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Keep floors in buildings vacuumed, swept, mopped, and polished. Clean walls, windows, light fixtures, and office furniture.


2. Perform minor maintenance for electrical, office, and building items/fixtures/equipment.


3. Clean, sanitize, and polish all vitreous fixtures including toilet bowls, urinals, and hand basins. Inspect plumbing equipment to ensure proper operation, and perform maintenance as required.


4. Respond to repair and maintenance requests in a timely fashion.


5. Check lighting in buildings daily and replace bulbs when necessary.


6. Remove all wastepaper and trash from the office daily.


7. Inventory janitorial supplies periodically, and order needed supplies.


8. Inspect operations and readiness of fire extinguishers and AED units monthly.


9. Change and clean filters on heating/AC units as required.


10. Ensure the operation of the water softener system is functioning correctly.


11. Mow lawns and trim shrubs surrounding CTEC property and keep them free from debris. Fertilize lawns, plant grass, flowers, and shrubs as needed. Weed lawns and shrubbery as needed. Install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems.


12. Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to activities.


13. Spray and control weeds in parking lot areas.


14. Mow and spray pole yard area for weeds and keep it free of debris.


15. Observe safe work methods and use safety equipment, secure worksites from safety hazards as necessary, attend safety meetings.


16. Maintain basic records of work performed.


17. Set up chairs and tables for meetings.


18. Perform miscellaneous painting when needed.


19. Represent CTEC with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.


20. Perform miscellaneous office duties such as: pick up mail from the post office and dropbox, drop off bank deposits, and run errands for miscellaneous supplies.


21. In addition to these responsibilities, may be assigned by the Manager of Member Services to perform other duties from time to time.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Prior custodial/janitorial/building or lawn maintenance experience is preferred.

Job Knowledge:

Must be familiar with the operation of various machines used in cleaning offices.  Must be familiar with the operation of various types of lawn equipment.  Individuals must possess or be able to acquire a basic knowledge of chemicals used in cleaning and lawn maintenance to promote their safe and efficient use.

Abilities and Skills:

1. Must be well organized, personable, and able to exercise discretion and use sound judgment when planning day-to-day maintenance activities as well as show initiative to complete tasks without constant supervision.


2. Speak, hear, and comprehend intelligible English. Communicate effectively in English, using proper writing mechanics, grammar, and vocabulary.


3. Individuals will normally have regular work hours with a large volume of activity.


4. Must be able to operate cleaning and lawn-related equipment.


5. Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and 100 pounds with


6. Sit, stand, walk, stoop, crouch, squat, bend, kneel, crawl, reach overhead, and climb ladders, stairs, vertical steps, rungs, and mobile and fixed platforms to access buildings, rooms, confined spaces, rooftops, and vehicles.


7. Operate general-purpose and specialized vehicles and equipment for unspecified periods.


8. Must be able to effectively utilize a two-way radio to communicate duties and location.


9. Must be able to walk distances up to one mile in uneven terrain.


10. Must have sight to be able to see working conditions from a safety standpoint.

Working Environment:

This position requires working inside an office with normal/usual office conditions and requires working outside with exposure to extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions.  The employee has normal work hours; although overtime is sometimes required, including callouts during emergency/disaster situations.