Building Maintenance

Building Maintenance

Full-time position with experience in repairing all public buildings, grounds, and property. Building Maintenance staff are responsible for maintaining the attractiveness, safety, and cleanliness of municipally operated buildings and surrounding grounds for municipal employees and the public. Work hours are 6:30 a.m.

-3:00 p.m.

Employee benefits include medical and dental insurance, vision reimbursement, and prescription drug plan access; thirteen paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal leave; training and continuing education, including tuition reimbursement up to $2,750 annually; non-resident benefits of Princeton Public Library and recreation program use.

Essential functions performed include dusting furniture, walls, and equipment; mopping; sweeping; vacuuming; shampooing or steam-cleaning carpets and hard surface flooring; cleaning mirrors and glass windows and doors; scrub and sanitize kitchens, restrooms, and locker rooms; restocking paper and soap supplies; mix cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions; follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures;

perform cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal requirements; empty trash and recycling receptacles and properly dispose of materials in dumpsters or other designated locations; may assist in setting up meeting room furniture; may assist or perform outdoor grounds maintenance such as snow and ice removal activities, landscape watering and pavement sweeping; may assist with minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities;

use, operate and maintain tools and equipment for accomplishing the work; report supply and equipment needs to supervisor; ensure doors are locked after cleaning areas and after hours; clean up spills with appropriate equipment; drive a municipal vehicle between sites to perform building maintenance tasks; deliver/pick up supplies and mail; pick up and deliver voting bags; other duties as assigned.

Required knowledge and abilities include being in good health and free from physical and mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the required duties, or which might endanger the health of oneself or others; proactive self-starter with integrity, a strong work ethic, and sound judgment; a positive attitude and commitment to working as a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Minimum required qualifications include experience in maintaining building structures, grounds and property; being in good health and free from physical and mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the required duties, or which might endanger the health of oneself or others; satisfy employer paid physical, drug screen and criminal background check; NJ residency required by N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70);

proof of US Citizenship or immigration status will be required upon hire.