Janitorial​/Maintenance Specialist

General Description

Under the general supervision of the Chief Operations Administrator, the Janitorial/Maintenance Specialist is responsible for maintaining the Nueces County Community Action Agency facilities including basic maintenance and janitorial tasks.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality on all personnel and client information
• Attends minor maintenance repairs at Nueces County Community Action Agency Administrative Office Building (i.e., monitoring the HVAC systems, minor plumbing leaks, changing light bulbs, repairs etc.)
• Manicures Administrative Office Building lawn, walkways, and entryways.
• Able to operate handtools, lawnmower, edger, weed eater, and blower, etc.
• Upkeep presentation of buildings by cleaning and sanitizing all common areas such as furniture, windows, walls, bathrooms, break room, conference rooms, and thruways.
• Performs all janitorial/cleaning services on a daily basis.
• Delivers equipment and supplies. Runs errands. Delivers mail to the U.S. Post office.
• Move furniture; shelves, desks, Room setup for meetings, cleans the room after the meeting, and rearranges the tables and chairs.
• Wears appropriate safety gear such as safety glasses, shoes, and gloves when tending to lawns or delivering equipment, or conducting routine or special assignments.
• Properly stores janitorial supplies and chemicals. Put garbage cans in proper locations.
• Performs daily parking lot checks for debris.
• Ensures office space is safe by identifying potential hazards (e.g. exposed wires, spills, uneven flooring)
• Respond to emergency weather conditions by prepping Office facilities (e.g. freezing, hurricane, flood threats, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Operations Administrator that benefits the Agency.

• High School Diploma and a minimum of 2 years’ janitorial and maintenance experience
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, written and verbal; ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences
• Proven ability to establish constructive relationships through individual or group interactions and serves as a positive role model
• Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• Meet the physical qualifications required as outlined in the job description.
• Nueces County Community Action Agency will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled persons.

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, physical and functional capacity evaluation prior to first day of employment.
• Must successfully pass and submit a pre-employment TB test and periodically as indicated by the regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority.
• Must have transportation and current liability coverage on vehicle to be used in the performance of job duties.
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid Texas Driver’s License (Op-Class
  
  C) and is subject to review and approval by the Agency and insurance company on driver record.
• Proof of work eligibility must be provided.

• Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screening and periodically as indicated by the regional Texas Department of State Services or local health authority.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License (minimum, Class
  
  C), and pass Motor Vehicle record check.
• Must dress appropriately and adhere to all safety requirements.
• Must maintain a high level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Work in environment; standard office space with low to medium decibel levels and direct lighting.
• To conduct this job, an individual must be able to perform all essential job functions satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodation, in compliance with the ADA, may be made to enable any qualified person with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

• Lift (up to 25 lbs.)
• Reach above shoulder level and use fine motor skills
• Sit, Stoop, squat, and kneel
• Hearing and Visual
• Stand, squat, walk, push/pull
• Manage objects (Manual Dexterity)