GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for the overall cleanliness of City Hall to include the immediate outside area, Mall, Court and the Police Department. There are daily, weekly and every other day duties that must be completed in order to keep the building in a clean and orderly condition. The person in this position will be transferred to Public Works during the growing season where they will assist with ground duties on city owned property. The work is performed with a high degree of independence and requires prioritizing duties. Upon the end of the growing season equipment will be winterized and this position returns to City Hall.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Housekeeping Duties

• Assist in cleaning and maintaining City Facilities according to attached Housekeeper Daily Task List
• VA Building – vacuum office floor and take out the trash
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
• Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Report any issue or problems to immediate supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Assist with special projects and events as needed

• Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings

Performs other duties as directed

JOB CONTEXT:

Maintenance is a full-time, permanent position in the Administration Department. The immediate supervisors for this position is the Finance Officer. The person in this position is supervised daily. The person in this position works regular hours and works overtime or at night only in the event of an emergency. There is no shift work associated with this position. Depending on duty location, work is done both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

There is exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials in this position such as asphalt, herbicides, dust, gasoline, diesel fuel, street paint, or vehicle exhaust on a regular basis. The stress level associated with this position is average to moderately low, varying with activities. Physical work consists of, but is not limited to, driving equipment for long periods, walking, carrying equipment over long distances, and shoveling.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• The person in this position must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The person in this position must possess a GED or a high school degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• Proper grammar and the use of English in speaking and writing
• OSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safety
• Federal and state statues concerning the work of the department
• Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
• General functions and operations of municipal government

• Work as a team member with other employees
• Communicate effectively with other city employees, both oral and written
• Work autonomously when necessary
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions
• Deal with others in a professional manner
• Follow Departmental and City policies and procedures

Certain duties of this position are classified as “safety-sensitive.” Therefore, the person in this position will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs and/or alcohol on a random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up basis in accordance with the City’s Alcohol & Controlled Substance Use, Abuse and Testing Policy.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by Department Head as required. This job description is an “at-will” position and does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Retirement Plan