Department: Public Works
Union: None
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
SUMMARY
Under the close supervision of the Public Works Manager and/or Assistant Public Works Manager, this position performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodian care and maintenance of Township buildings and properties.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
• None generally. May supervise temporary employees or community service workers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and other unskilled and semi skilled trades work.
• Responds to emergency work orders
• Picks up litter from around buildings and grounds.
• Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Washes windows, walls, metal and woodwork.
• Cleans rain gutters; sweeps roofs and sidewalks.
• Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition.
• Inspects building janitorial contractor work, reports any deficiencies
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Keeps records of work completed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems
• Moves and sets up furniture, pictures, etc. as needed and assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
• Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Must be available to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
License(s)/Certification(s)
• Must possess valid NJ driver’s license.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
• Floor buffers, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuum, mops, broom, dusting equipment, drills, screwdrivers, and other various hand tools.
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 reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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 functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately loud.
Applications available on the Township website:www.franklintwpnj.org
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENETICS, DISABILITY, AGE OR VETERAN STATUS.
THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN IS A DRUG FREE WORK PLACE.
Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of NJ State, County and Local government must reside in the State of New Jersey unless exempted under law.
