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Building And Grounds Maintenance Worker

The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. The building and grounds maintenance worker maintains buildings and grounds of all buildings owned or leased by the Berks County Intermediate Unit and assists in custodial duties as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Transportation Department in snow removal and salting of parking lots and sidewalks to provide a clean and safe area at all entrances/exits. May require night and weekend availability for snow removal.
• Move furniture for all programs of the BCIU including building to building, office to office, and buildings to storage units and keep inventory and location of materials in storage units.
• Perform maintenance to the building such as lighting and ballasts, hanging pictures, and bulletin boards, maintaining HVAC equipment, as assigned, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and furniture assembly as directed.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple math.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• General maintenance and grounds maintenance work experience required.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and techniques of maintaining building and grounds.
• Knowledge of the equipment, tools, and materials used in building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate industrial-rated cleaning equipment, perform industrial-type cleaning tasks, climb ladders, and work at heights of at least 16 feet.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (50 lbs. to a height of 30"; 30 lbs. to a height of 66").

Schedule: Full-time, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 12 months/year

Salary: $20.25/hour

Benefits Included:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions

Berks County Intermediate Unit #14 (BCIU)