Building Service - Maintenance Assistant

This position performs related custodial cleaning functions in support of the maintenance of county buildings and facilities, including the maintenance of a variety of floor surfaces.  This position also participates in assigned grounds maintenance duties.

• Performs monthly inspections of specific systems, as assigned.
• Cleans and disinfects public and office spaces.
• Cleans, disinfects, and restocks restrooms.
• Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors; cleans carpets; strips and waxes floors as needed.
• Cleans windows and glass doors.
• Dusts furniture and other surfaces.
• Cleans and sanitizes door handles and counters.
• Empties trash receptacles and replaces liners.
• Assists with grounds maintenance duties.
• Cleans and maintains custodial equipment.
• Maintains supply inventory and completes supply orders list as needed; stocks supplies in closet.
• Reports safety concerns to supervisor and ensures facilities are secure after shift is over.
• Maintains floor care logbooks.
• Assists with snow removal.
• Changes light bulbs.
• Assists with painting as needed.
• Performs minor repairs on building systems and equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of custodial cleaning and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of the safe use of cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of the use of cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance principles, practices, tools, and equipment.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Skill in the cleaning and disinfecting of a variety of building environments.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
  
  E-VERIFY PROCESS: Story County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Story County must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity. Please be prepared to provide required documents on the first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-382-7200 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.
   

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light (24 pounds or less) and occasionally heavy (25 pounds or more) objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom, warehouse, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Salary : $40,363 - $58,458