Building Services Assistant
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Building Services Assistant performs custodial and general maintenance duties involving school buildings, grounds, and equipment. The position uses considerable independent judgment while following established procedures and general objectives, and works closely with other professionals in a team approach. This role supports the Department of Facilities Services at Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Downtown campus. Duties include cleaning and maintaining assigned areas, caring for grounds and trash and recycling receptacles, operating floor-care and snow-removal equipment, moving and setting up furniture and equipment, driving utility vehicles, and assisting with minor repairs to buildings and equipment. The position also stocks janitorial supplies and attends required or assigned training and educational activities. The position is 1.0 FTE, or 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to midnight, with rotating weekends as needed. It is available to start as soon as possible. Pay placement is determined by years of experience, internal salary equity, and review of the applicant’s employment and educational background; no salary amount is stated.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of experience performing general custodial duties and minor building maintenance.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proficiency in tool usage, maintenance, and machinery care.
- Working knowledge of custodial and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work independently, and record duties performed.
- Ability to handle physical tasks, including snow shoveling.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse populations.
- Ability to thrive with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Perform custodial duties in assigned areas, including restroom cleaning, sweeping, mopping, floor scrubbing and waxing, vacuuming, and cleaning stairways, halls, classrooms, and other areas.
- Participate in grounds maintenance, including landscaping, mulching, and tree trimming; maintain indoor and outdoor trash and recycling receptacles.
- Operate equipment to clean and renovate floor surfaces.
- Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
- Assist with unloading, loading, delivery, and moving of furniture, supplies, and equipment; set up rooms for special events.
- Drive utility vehicles to complete assigned duties.
- Operate lawn mowers and use mechanical hand tools to trim shrubbery and weed garden areas.
- Assist with maintenance and minor repairs to doors, windows, outside equipment, lights, faucets, drains, traps, filters, shades, desks, chairs, and other equipment.
- Assist with maintenance and minor repairs of motors, valves, fans, pumps, and related equipment.
- Stock and maintain janitorial supplies.
- Use personal protective equipment appropriately in daily assignments.
- Operate snow-removal equipment, including snow plows, bobcats, snow blowers, shovels, and salt spreaders.
- Attend in-service training, workshops, and other educational activities as required or assigned.
- Perform other related duties within the scope of the position to support efficient division operations and institutional objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
