Building Services Technician

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

To perform a variety of janitorial/custodial and physical work in cleaning Housing Authority properties as deemed necessary. Receives general supervision assigned management or supervisory staff. Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform routine cleaning tasks such as dusting or polishing chairs, desks, tables, shelves, and other furniture; washes windows, woodwork, and walls; gathers and disposes of trash; operates carpet shampooers and buffers on floors; vacuums, sweeps, dust mops, strips, and waxes floors. Perform minor repairs to furniture and equipment. Clean and restock supplies in restrooms; ensure adequate supplies are available to each determined site. Complete assigned work orders and tasks requiring janitorial/custodial skills and techniques following Housing Authority policies and procedures, public safety standards, and aesthetic guidelines related to janitorial/custodial work. Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials, supplies and equipment as required. Perform on-site inspections; assess necessary work; perform safety and vandalism checks; remove trash and debris. Maintain operational records; file reports as needed; possess basic Microsoft Office Suite computer skills. Respond to tenant inquiries in a courteous manner, provide information within the area of assignment; explain Housing Authority policies and procedures to the public. Arranges, tables, chairs, and other required items for training rooms and various events. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment, to include the operation of carpet cleaners and buffers
Basic methods and techniques used in general computer applications
Equipment, tools, and supplies used in work assigned
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Principles and procedures of record keeping
Ability to perform a variety of housekeeping and janitorial duties in work assigned
Understand pertinent rules, ordinances, policies, and procedures
Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with others
Possess a minimum of 1-3 years of janitorial/custodial experience, or specialized training in related fields
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
Must possess a Colorado Driver’s License accompanied by appropriate endorsements as defined by the Housing Authority

Responsibilities

Perform routine cleaning tasks such as dusting or polishing chairs, desks, tables, shelves, and other furniture
Wash windows, woodwork, and walls
Gather and dispose of trash
Operate carpet shampooers and buffers on floors
Vacuum, sweep, dust mop, strip, and wax floors
Perform minor repairs to furniture and equipment
Clean and restock supplies in restrooms
Ensure adequate supplies are available to each determined site
Complete assigned work orders and tasks requiring janitorial/custodial skills and techniques following Housing Authority policies and procedures, public safety standards, and aesthetic guidelines related to janitorial/custodial work
Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned
Requisition materials, supplies and equipment as required
Perform on-site inspections
Assess necessary work
Perform safety and vandalism checks
Remove trash and debris
Maintain operational records
File reports as needed
Possess basic Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
Respond to tenant inquiries in a courteous manner
Provide information within the area of assignment
Explain Housing Authority policies and procedures to the public
Arrange tables, chairs, and other required items for training rooms and various events
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required