Custodian/Maintenance Worker (Part-time)

Wesley Community Center, Inc.•Houston, TX

5d•$0 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian/Maintenance Worker is responsible for the general maintenance of Wesley Community Center, including the Reba Veal Henderson Food Co-op, and its vehicles and other equipment. This employee, with the cleaning company, is also responsible for the general cleanliness, inside and outdoors, of the facilities. Additional responsibilities include arranging and moving furniture. This employee is expected to manage routine duties, whether they be daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual tasks. In addition, the employee must be able to recognize changing priorities, especially regarding emergency or other urgent situations. This employee must have a strong awareness of safety and security policies in general and Wesley’s safety and security policies and procedures specifically. He or she may be required to serve on a safety committee and attend safety meetings. Employee will work closely with the Facilities Manager.

Requirements

Effectively and efficiently uses a variety of hand and power tools
Operates appropriate lifts as needed to perform duties of the job
Reads blueprints
Performs a variety of physical labor including, but not limited to: climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing for long periods of time
Able to lift and carry boxes, tools, equipment and materials
Reviews and identifies projects needed to be services by outside contractors
Follow oral and/or written instructions
Communicates effectively in both oral and written form
Maintain work logs and service requests
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work assignments.
Identifies projects requiring the services of a higher skilled crafts person
Assists in obtaining quotes and arranging for services of outside vendors as directed
Completes service requests and updates work logs for specific site requirements
Opens and closes school campuses and other site buildings
Activates and deactivates building alarms
As part of the site support team, assists with special projects periodically as directed
Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work sites.
Able to work under wet and/or humid conditions
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high precarious places.
Work is performed typically standing and walking; however, bending, stooping, reaching, sitting, and climbing stairs are frequently used also.
Carries equipment, tables, chairs and other objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance.
Uses dollies, back braces, safety goggles and other safety equipment.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Able to support through word and action the Wesley Community Center’s Mission Statement and the mission’s core values of integrity, excellence, and commitment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1-2 years’ experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Monitors buildings with daily walk-throughs and reports any maintenance needs to supervisor.
Maintains quality of air, cooling and heating in the buildings and perform routine service on the HVAC and other equipment, including checking of chemical levels as needed.
Performs routine and emergency electrical and plumbing jobs as needed, within parameters of licenses and job description
Makes routine repairs as needed, including stopping water leaks and repairing areas damaged by water
Creates and follows a list of routine maintenance tasks to be completed in timely manner
Complete maintenance requests submitted by staff.
Maintains all vehicle registrations and maintenance paperwork.
Ensures that routine maintenance, such as oil changes, tune-ups, tire inspection and rotation and so on, are performed on vehicles.
Keeps vehicles clean.
Maintains the grounds at Wesley Community Center, Kurtz Recreational Building and Reba Veal Henderson Food Co-Op Building
Sweeps, vacuums, mops, waxes, and polishes floors
Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies as needed.
Any other cleaning projects that are needed, whether urgent or routine
Empties trashcans and cleans trash and recycling receptacles.
Manages trash and recycling receptacles, ensuring that they are put out on time and brought in for weekly pick-up.
Replaces light bulbs.
Moves, repairs, and assembles miscellaneous office equipment and furniture.
Sets up and tears down tables, chairs and equipment for meetings and other activities.
Removal of graffiti on exterior walls, sidewalks, and other areas
Ensures the buildings are secured at all times.
Routinely closes up the buildings, parking lots and locks perimeter gates according to procedures.
May have to rekey building, offices, file cabinets and desks.
With Facilities Manager, keeps extra keys in a safe and secure manner.
Personal safety -- performs all duties in safe manner, following recommended procedures.
Uses Wesley Community Center-owned vehicles to run errands and make deliveries.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.