Facility Support Staff Job Mesquite area,Nevada USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Recreation Division Manager perform a variety of custodial and routine maintenance tasks involving the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of facilities, walkways, equipment, and adjoining premises.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.

Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, clean windows, and polish surfaces and floors.

Following established procedures or verbal instructions, select the appropriate cleaner and supplies to effectively and safely clean and disinfect hallways, stairways, offices, meeting rooms, fitness rooms, locker rooms, gymnasium, restrooms, drinking fountains, benches, etc.

Operate floor cleaning machines, buffers, and carpet cleaning machines.

Perform special cleaning tasks such as disinfecting contaminated or frequently used areas.

Move furniture, equipment, and other items such as files, partitions, supply boxes, displays, storage containers, etc.

Empty and clean waste containers; transport waste materials to appropriate disposal containers.

Ensure that appropriate supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc. are available to patrons.

Maintain proper inventory of cleaning materials and supplies at assigned workstations.

On a daily basis, as well as after various public functions, check windows, doors, and office equipment to ensure they are secured and/or turned off.

Maintain outside areas adjacent to the facility in a safe condition by removing debris, sweeping, hosing down areas, and adjoining premises.

Perform routine maintenance in the building such as touch-up painting, replacing light bulbs, hanging and removing pictures, repairing and/or installing shelves and other fixtures, patching cracks or small holes in walls.

Report damage, malfunctions, hazards, or irregularities of buildings and equipment to supervisor.

Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.

Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Custodial work is performed primarily at the Recreation Center; however, when needed individuals may be assigned to other facilities.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of

Equipment, materials, and supplies used in cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining facilities.
Safety procedures and methods.
Proper handling and use of chemicals, solvents, and other potentially hazardous materials.
Cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
Appropriate tools or equipment for cleaning specific areas or performing routine maintenance tasks.

Ability to

Understand and follow written and oral instructions and work cooperatively with others.
Use cleaning equipment and tools properly and safely.
Follow label directions on cleaning products in order to use them properly and safely.
Operate small hand and power tools properly and safely.
Operate electric floor cleaning and maintenance equipment properly and safely.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Perform daily assigned tasks independently without close supervision.
Work a flexible schedule, such as late evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Maintain a high level of communication with department staff.

Experience, Education & Training

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge and abilities to perform the job.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

1‑year custodial experience preferred.

License or Certificate

Must possess, at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment, a valid Nevada or “border state” Class “C” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483.

COMPETENCIES

Communicativeness – actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways.
Composure – maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances.
Customer Service – attend to customers in a timely manner and…