Custodian - Municipal Campus

Shift: Tuesday through Friday 3-11pm & Saturday 9am – 5pm

Type: Full time

Salary Pay/Rate: $24.37 - $32.26 (Commensurate with experience)

Position Information

The Town of Dedham is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of custodian (Tuesday – Friday 3pm – 11pm & Saturday 9 – 5pm) to perform manual work in connection with the care and maintenance of various town buildings including, but not limited to the Safety Building, and Town Hall, surrounding grounds, and related equipment; all other related work, as required.

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Department Head/Director of Facilities, requiring the ability to follow an established schedule and to complete assigned tasks.

Performs routine custodial duties requiring responsibility and judgment in determining method of completion

Work Environment

Work is generally conducted indoors, with potential for exposure to communicable disease; outdoor work entails exposure to rain, snow and other weather conditions when maintaining exterior of building and grounds occasional exposure to fumes associated with standard cleaners and to noise associated with cleaning and maintenance equipment. Regular work schedule requires weekend and evening hours. The employee is on call to respond to emergency situations.

The employee operates standard cleaning and maintenance equipment, hand tools, office equipment and an automobile.

The employee has limited contact with the general public.

The employee has limited access to confidential information.

Errors could result in personal injury and injury to others.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Cleaning of various sections of the building, including corridors, offices, toilet areas, lunchrooms, and any function rooms. Cleaning shall include, without being limited to, vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, washing, stripping, painting, sealing, and waxing floors; washing windows, interior and exterior glass, tile paint, and Venetian blinds; cleaning filters and ventilators; and washing light fixtures and replacing light bulbs.

Keeping check on operation of heating-cooling and ventilation systems, fire alarm systems, emergency light systems, water filtration systems, burglar alarm systems, pneumatic temperature control systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, including responsibility for minor repair of the foregoing.

General operation or the building maintenance of proper heating and cooling temperature.

Securing building at night and opening and inspecting the building in the morning.

Cutting grass, trimming shrubs, and shoveling snow as required on approaches to the building and watering of landscaped areas, turfing and raking.

Other duties as assigned.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School graduation or equivalent; six months experience in custodial and maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirement

Valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license. Must receive an acceptable CORI/SORI and fingerprint report.

Knowledge, Ability and Skills

General knowledge of cleaning materials and methods.

Mechanical aptitude, Ability to use hand tools for simple repairs and maintenance.

Basic skills in performing preventive maintenance on buildings and equipment.

Physical Requirements

Moderate physical effort is required to perform duties; most work requires standing, walking, and the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands to operate tools and equipment, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to move or lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds. Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents and operate an automobile.

How to Apply

Please submit your electronic application with your resume and cover letter here.

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