The Facilities Maintenance Assistant is responsible for working directly with the Campus Superintendent and the department in various maintenance duties, including lifting and moving, opening the facility and other functions to assure the effective and efficient operation of the campus.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, which include the following:

· Carry out the general maintenance of the building premises and offices. This includes the cleaning of hallways, kitchen, conference rooms, lobby, corridors, storage areas and other work spaces.

· Cleaning may include, but is not limited to, removing trash, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, buffing, cleaning carpets, washing windows, scrubbing floors and ceilings, and sanitizing restrooms.

· Perform minor maintenance repairs and building/facility modifications such as repairing, moving or assembling furniture; repairing custodial equipment; touch up or cover up painting; hanging teaching aids, etc.

· Perform daily grounds and building inspections for hazards and damage.

· Complete and submit works orders for repair or replacement.

· Perform cleaning and monitor restrooms throughout the day to ensure health and safety standards are upheld. Follow Universal Precautions and sanitation procedures when handling clean-up of bodily fluids.

· Follow security protocol and report suspicious activity to the Campus Superintendent and the Director of Facilities.

· Open and close the building as required for all activities as authorized, ensuring that the premises are kept secure at all times.

· Complete room setups and transitions for daily functions, board meetings, events and special classes, ensuring areas are clean and tidy and furniture stored away after such events.

· Use daily custodial correspondences including checklists, logs and work orders.

· Receive, unpack, store and deliver instructional and custodial supplies to appropriate staff member or storage area ensuring that the delivery notes are correct and where there is a discrepancy taking appropriate action.

· Act as back up to assist with funeral, entoumbment and internment services at our on-site Mausoleum.

· Other duties as assigned by the Campus Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

· Hands-on knowledge and experience in building maintenance, custodial and grounds keeping work;

· Oral and written communication skills;

· Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to work both independently and with a team;

· Ability to understand work directions and communicate in English;

· Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions;

· Ability to communicate, interact and work harmoniously, effectively and cooperatively at all levels of the organization;

· Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to supervisor;

· Ability to promote and follow the organization policies and building and department procedures;

· Ability to work on nights and weekends is a requirement.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent vocational school;

2 years of experience in custodial work, operating custodial equipment and basic computer skills