Custodian - Night

Town of Merrimack•Merrimack, NH

About The Position

The Custodian performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor maintaining public buildings and grounds, including safe and efficient operation of tools, power tools, and light-duty motor vehicles. Assignments are normally provided by the Director of Public Works or designee. After receiving instructions, work is generally performed with limited additional supervision and reviewed for compliance with instructions and safe equipment and vehicle use. The position works under the general supervision of the Director of Public Works or designee. A Custodian assigned as Lead Custodian may direct other custodians and contractors. Duties cover building operations and grounds maintenance. Building work includes repairs, replacing lamps and ballasts, unclogging plumbing fixtures, cleaning rooftop HVAC systems, changing filters, maintaining tools and equipment, keeping repair records, performing preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment, maintaining mechanical rooms, carrying out plumbing and electrical repairs and fixture installations, and repairing windows, furniture, flooring, and ceilings. The Custodian may assist contractors with complex building-system work. Grounds work includes planting, trimming, mowing, weeding, sweeping, raking, cultivating, digging, watering, shoveling or plowing snow, removing ice, and spreading salt or sand. The Custodian operates and maintains grounds equipment, loads and transports furniture and materials, assists with election setup and takedown, and maintains assigned parks. The role may also assist other divisions and support special events as needed. A Lead Custodian has additional responsibilities, including coordinating and overseeing contractors and inspections for Town-wide service contracts; helping develop and implement building-painting schedules; conducting inventories and ordering supplies and equipment; participating in annual budget preparation; leading snow removal and year-round maintenance work; helping ensure professional landscape maintenance; and assigning and monitoring staff work. The position requires professional conduct, clear communication, cooperation, initiative, dependability, and safe performance of duties in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to perform manual labor outdoors in any weather condition.
Ability to follow verbal instructions and work with limited supervision.
Valid New Hampshire driver's license.
Knowledge of the operation of common outdoor power equipment and building systems, or equivalent education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Minimum education requirement of an eighth-grade level.

Responsibilities

Complete building repairs and preventive maintenance in a timely manner.
Replace lamps and ballasts, unclog plumbing fixtures, clean rooftop HVAC systems, and change facility filters.
Use and maintain tools and equipment safely and keep them clean and in good condition.
Keep records of equipment repairs and inform the DPW Director or designee about system maintenance.
Maintain boilers, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, valves, and other electromechanical equipment.
Maintain clean and orderly mechanical rooms and work areas.
Perform plumbing and electrical repairs and fixture installations, and repair windows, furniture, flooring, and ceilings.
Assist contractors performing complex work on building systems.
Perform groundskeeping tasks, including planting, trimming, mowing, weeding, sweeping, raking, cultivating, digging, watering, and snow and ice removal.
Operate and maintain grounds equipment, including power mowers, saws, edgers, and shears.
Load, unload, and transport furniture and other materials, including support for election setup and takedown.
Prepare and maintain assigned parks and rake and bag leaves.
Stay informed about current practices related to job duties; communicate clearly; cooperate with colleagues; and work independently or as part of a group.
Perform assigned duties safely and professionally in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Report to and work as directed by the DPW Director or designee; assist other divisions and special events as needed.
When assigned as Lead Custodian, coordinate and oversee contractors and inspections for Town-wide contracts and ensure work meets Town standards.
When assigned as Lead Custodian, help develop and implement interior and exterior painting schedules for assigned Town buildings.
When assigned as Lead Custodian, inventory grounds and janitorial equipment and supplies and order needed items with assistance from the DPW Executive Secretary.
When assigned as Lead Custodian, participate in preparing the annual budget with the DPW Director.
When assigned as Lead Custodian, lead snow removal and year-round maintenance of assigned lots, buildings, grounds, parking areas, and walkways.
When assigned as Lead Custodian, help ensure quality landscape maintenance, including mowing, fertilization, turf reseeding, flower-bed planting and maintenance, shrub pruning, and mulch-bed maintenance.
When assigned as Lead Custodian, assign tasks to Buildings and Grounds staff, monitor work quality, and report deficiencies to the Director or designee.