Montgomery County

SUMMARY

The Janitor/Maintenance position is responsible for providing housekeeping, janitorial, and maintenance duties as required. This position is classified as essential. The Janitor/Maintenance position provides for the overall maintenance and cleaning of the Montgomery County Youth Center which serves as a 24/7 residential facility. This person also provides maintenance and cleaning duties to the Juvenile Court area and outside grounds. Lifting is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans administrative, residential, recreational and Juvenile Court areas including:

o Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of floors;

o Dusting and polishing of office equipment and furniture;

o Washing floors, walls, carpeting and windows.

• Cleans all classrooms and replenishes supplies throughout the facility
• Laundry collection and counting responsibilities for bedding and building operations.
• Removes trash and debris from grounds to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Snow removal from sidewalks, walking paths, and driveways. Keeps all building entrances and exits clean, clear and safe from debris.
• Unclog rainspouts and gutters.
• Maintains general cleaning and cleanliness of building and grounds.
• Performs routine repair work for the facility including, but not limited to, repairing locks, doors, curtain rods, equipment, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, painting and replacing lights.
• Performs minor repairs and general maintenance to building HVAC and mechanical systems .
• Assists food service staff in unloading deliveries.
• Heavy lifting required such as food and janitorial supplies, furniture, filing cabinets, equipment, etc.
• On-call as needed for facility emergencies- snow removal, cleaning, etc..
• Other duties may be assigned by your supervisor or administrator as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a good general knowledge of industrial cleaning procedures and ability to operate various pieces of equipment such as carpet extractor, floor waxer, vacuum cleaner, snow blower, lawn equipment, power tools, etc.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to take oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work harmoniously with the public and staff.
• Must have good moral and ethical character.
• Must obtain a Pa. Criminal History Record check, Drug Test, Child Abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting clearance prior to employment.
• Must have a physical examination report from a licensed physician.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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