Maintenance Worker I - Facilities Attendant

Town of Yucca Valley•Yucca Valley, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of custodial and basic maintenance duties related to the care, cleaning and general maintenance of Town infrastructure including assigned buildings, facilities, parks and park facilities; moves furniture and equipment to set up for classes, activities, functions and special events; uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools and light equipment; interacts with and provides basic information and assistance to the public; and performs related work as required. This classification performs the full range of duties required to ensure that Town buildings, facilities, parks and park facilities provide the highest level of safety for public and staff use. Work is often performed in an assigned area and may involve working around other Town staff and/or the public, depending upon assignment. This class is distinguished from other maintenance classes in that the latter perform semi-skilled to skilled maintenance work in a specified area, such as buildings and facilities, while the duties of this class are more related to the custodial and facilities support function, with basic and preventative maintenance activities fulfilling a lesser part of the job responsibilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work and basic and preventative building maintenance.
Knowledge of audio visual equipment.
Knowledge of proper cleaning methods and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work.
Knowledge of basic facility maintenance techniques and materials.
Knowledge of basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
Knowledge of safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to the work.
Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to use and operate a variety of custodial equipment, including high-pressure washer, vacuum cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, carpet extractor, buffer, mop, and broom.
Ability to clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
Ability to perform basic and preventative electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and painting maintenance and repair duties.
Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
Ability to use a variety of small hand tools.
Ability to maintain basic records.
Ability to follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Ability to use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of custodial, janitorial or facility maintenance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs various custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and polishing to ensure that Town buildings and facilities provide the highest level of safety for public and staff use.
Opens Town facilities, community center and restrooms.
Cleans and maintains restrooms; stocks restrooms with necessary supplies; reports necessary repairs.
Reviews recreation and event schedules as needed; assists in the set-up and removal of equipment and facilities needed for facility use and special events.
Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and tools related to the cleaning and general maintenance of Town facilities and parks.
Sets up rooms and equipment for classes, events, conferences, meetings, and other functions; moves and arranges furniture.
Sets up communication equipment, audio visual equipment and provides beverage services as required.
Sweeps, vacuums, mops, waxes, strips, and polishes floors; vacuums, shampoos carpets and cleans all glass.
Cleans furniture and counter tops.
Performs preventative maintenance and minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment, appliances, facilities, and buildings, including replacing light bulbs, cleaning air vents, and basic painting, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work.
Identifies and reports building maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
Receives and acts upon complaints, referrals, and concerns from the public and other Town staff; responds to and performs work in emergency situations as required.
Interfaces with the public in a non-disruptive manner; answers questions and provides standard information to the public if working in a public facility.
Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition.
Maintains records of maintenance and cleaning activities; maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
Assists groups using facilities as requested; may explain or enforce facility rules.
Performs other duties as assigned.