Utility Custodian - FPS
About The Position
QUALIFICATIONS: HS Diploma/GED Authorization to work in the US Previous maintenance/custodial work preferred Demonstrates knowledge relevant to the position RESPONSIBILITIES: Typical duties performed are: Covering absences, cleaning, dusting, sweeping, washing, buffing, and waxing floors, washing windows, changing light bulbs, policing grounds, sweeping walks, cutting lawns, removing snow and ice, caring for custodial equipment, emptying wastebaskets, removing and burning trash, operating low-pressure heating and ventilating systems, and making minor repairs to buildings, equipment, and heating, lighting, ventilating, and plumbing systems. Daily responsibilities based on distance needs. Is responsible for performing and directing the performance of custodial duties in a building. The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required. This series includes positions that provide, supervise, or administer the custodial staff and minor maintenance functions for schools and other municipal public buildings and their appurtenances (grounds, walks, lawns, and shrubbery). Primary duties are cleaning, housekeeping, and operation and maintenance of low-pressure heating, lighting, and ventilating systems. Maintenance duties are semiskilled and do not require journeyman trade or craft knowledge. Also included are positions that are responsible for maintaining order and safeguarding occupants in addition to the custodial and housekeeping duties when the latter are primary. The aforementioned job title is authorized for use in the Building Maintenance Series. The title definitions include illustrative duties and are not all-inclusive.
Requirements
- HS Diploma/GED
- Authorization to work in the US
- Demonstrates knowledge relevant to the position
- An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous maintenance/custodial work preferred
Responsibilities
- Covering absences
- Cleaning, dusting, sweeping, washing, buffing, and waxing floors
- Washing windows
- Changing light bulbs
- Policing grounds
- Sweeping walks
- Cutting lawns
- Removing snow and ice
- Caring for custodial equipment
- Emptying wastebaskets
- Removing and burning trash
- Operating low-pressure heating and ventilating systems
- Making minor repairs to buildings, equipment, and heating, lighting, ventilating, and plumbing systems
- Performing and directing the performance of custodial duties in a building
Benefits
- Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; www.fitchburgma.gov/benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
