Janitor/Maintenance

Janitor/Maintenance Worker

Job Overview: The Janitorial/Maintenance worker assists in maintaining smooth operations of the facility, assists with the physical upkeep of the Community Health Center’s buildings and properties; performs custodial activities; performs or facilitates necessary repairs and improvements to physical space; maintains the grounds with special attention to real or potential safety hazards; and ensures preventive maintenance, cleaning, repair, facilities maintenance, all machine processes, environmental, and building security issues are addressed in a timely and proactive basis.

Essential Duties:

• Monitor the work of contractors whose services have been engaged to perform repairs or installations.
• Respond to complaints about the building and report complaints to Facilities Manager.
• Respond to all building emergencies during and after hours as instructed by Facilities Manager.
• Engage in all preventative maintenance procedures to ensure longevity and proper use of equipment.
• Able to perform minor repairs (i.e. patching holes in wall, changing light bulbs, wiring light ballast, unclogging toilet, etc.)
• Able to work at multiple facilities as needed.
• Work is performed with considerable independence/initiative under the direction of the Facilities Manager.
• Set up room/s prior to and after-hours meetings. Perform related work as required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dust all picture frames, cork boards and notice boards, etc.
• Monitor overall cleanliness of the center.
• Assist in Cleaning bathrooms as needed.
• Fill all soap, paper towel and toilet paper dispensers, as needed.
• Vacuum, Mop or sweep carpeted areas, including hallways, offices, examination rooms, nursing station, Lab area and waiting areas when needed.
• Empty all garbage cans on a daily basis and as needed.
• Discard garbage appropriately.
• Makes minor repairs to building, building equipment and furniture.
• Sets up room(s) for meetings and special events.
• All other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Considerable knowledge of: routine maintenance and operation of HVAC System, to include air conditioning and heating equipment of large or commercial building;
• Maintain mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards to ensure personal and employee health and safety;
• Ensure conformance with OSHA standards; knowledge of material, supplies, equipment and practices used in the cleaning of buildings.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation and care of equipment, tools and supplies related to cleaning buildings.
• Attendance at evening or weekend meetings, events and activities may be required.
• May require work on Saturdays.
• A good driving record and possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License is mandatory.
• Must pass background and credit checks.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED recognized certificate and two years of responsible work experience, that includes building maintenance, repair, and custodial services.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Janitorial: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Charlotte, NC 28217 (Required)

Work Location: In person