JOB
Performs general cleaning and minor maintenance duties in maintaining town buildings, adjacent walks and grounds, and equipment in clean, orderly and functional condition. Provides assistance to officials, staff, visitors and other employees as necessary. In the Town of East Hartford, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, residents, and community partners. The Town of East Hartford is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Receives oral or written orders from supervisor.Performs work according to standard procedure and by building’s operational schedule.Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, stairways, and windows.Uses brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip, and wax floors.Uses vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.Dusts furniture and equipment.Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.Empties wastebaskets.Replenishes rest room supplies.Replaces light bulbs.Sets up and tears down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and function rooms.Prepares rooms for use by private organizations.Clears snow from entrances.Picks up and delivers supplies and materials to rooms.Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures.Reports work accomplished orally or on written work order to supervisor.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The skills and knowledge required would generally be obtained with previous experience in building cleaning and maintenance work.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions. Ability to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner.Ability to acquire job skills with three months of on-the-job training.Ability to lift and carry objects weighing from 25 to 50 pounds. Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: No applicable. NOTE: The above tasks and responsibilities are illustrative only. The description does not include every task or responsibility.