Part Time Custodian

Job Title

Under the close supervision of the Public Works Manager and/or Assistant Public Works Manager, this position performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodian care and maintenance of Township buildings and properties.

Maximum 25 hours per week.

Location: 475 Demott Lane, Franklin Township, NJ

Job Type: Part-Time Permanent

Department: Public Works

Closing Date: Continuous

Summary: Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodian care and maintenance of Township buildings and properties.

Supervision Exercised: None generally. May supervise temporary employees or community service workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
• Responds to emergency work orders
• Picks up litter from around buildings and grounds.
• Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Washes windows, walls, metal and woodwork.
• Cleans rain gutters; sweeps roofs and sidewalks.
• Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition.
• Inspects building janitorial contractor work, reports any deficiencies
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Keeps records of work completed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems
• Moves and sets up furniture, pictures, etc. as needed and assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
• Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

License(s)/Certification(s): Must possess valid NJ driver's license.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Floor buffers, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuum, mops, broom, dusting equipment, drills, screwdrivers, and other various hand tools.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Benefit Package Includes:

• State Pension
• Deferred compensation plan available
• Paid sick leave
• Supplemental disability insurance available (employee paid)