Facilities Custodian

The Town of Ashland seeks a Facilities Custodian who is responsible for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, security, safety and maintenance of the assigned facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment. The employee monitors supply and equipment inventories, facility rentals, and HVAC systems within the Town Properties.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be 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.

Primary duties for this position include both custodial and maintenance tasks such as performing cleaning services in assigned buildings, snow removal, and responding to maintenance requests.

• Regular mopping, vacuuming or shampooing floors and carpets
• Periodic stripping, buffing and waxing of floors if required
• Dusting, wiping or cleaning building surfaces
• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and kitchens
• Emptying trash
• Other cleaning tasks as required

• Responding to work orders and other requests to assess the problem and determine if able to personally perform work or if the request needs to be elevated.
• Performing minor installs, adjustments or repairs to building systems (that do not require licensure)
• Performing filter changes for certain HVAC systems
• Change light bulbs as required.
• Performing minor painting
• Repairing and/or replacing faulty life-safety device
• Signage repair and replacement
• Ensuring snow removal equipment is regularly maintained and operational
• Communicating with customers on the status of work.
• Assembling and removing work related furniture as required.
• Assist with the oversight of Town Building cleaning supply inventory. Employee is responsible for keeping a detailed inventory and reporting to the Supervisor when inventory is low.
• Operate light to medium construction equipment, including but not limited to wheelbarrows, blowers, demolition hammers, and snow blowers.
• Prepare for meetings and events as assigned, coordinate with administrative staff to determine proper furniture arrangement, technical equipment required, or other needs required.
• Remove snow, ice, leaves, dirt and debris from walkways and stairs to maintain safe entry into town buildings for employees and visitors. Employee is required to report to work before, during, and after serious inclement weather as directed by the Director of Public Works . Employee is classified as “essential” and is required to be present for all snow and ice events.
• Stock and deliver paper supplies to offices.
• Raise and lower flags at town buildings for half-mast notifications.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Report all required maintenance needs to the Supervisor.
• Attend job training, as required by state laws and regulations or as scheduled by the Department head.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.

Works under the general direction of the Facilities Supervisor and Deputy Director of the DPW.

Employee is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

This position works in both indoor and outdoor environments. Working conditions may involve occasional exposure to loud noises or a combination of unpleasant elements such as odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease. Duties include working under conditions when outdoor weather conditions are poor, snowing and raining.

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent, and…