Cleaner

Position: Anticipated full-time, 12-month, ESPA Unit, Probationary Civil Service position located at OAOC in Milford.

Location: OAOC in Milford

Salary: $37,798.00

Civil Service Job Description

Distinguishing Features of the Class: This work involves responsibility for physical work involving the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure and maintenance tasks are performed under direct supervision or according to specific instructions. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a Building Maintenance Worker or other school administrator. Does related work is required.

Typical Work Activities (Illustrative Only):

Sweeps, mops and washes floors and stairs;

Uses heavy mechanical equipment in stripping, waxing and polishing floors;

Dusts chairs, tables, desks and other furniture;

Polishes furniture and brass

Empties wastebaskets, collects and disposes of trash;

Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of building;

Repairs window shades, replaces lights bulbs, soap and towels;

Moves furniture, supplies and other equipment

Cleans walls, bath fixtures, equipment, beds and furniture daily;

May clear snow and ice from walks;

May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves and perform a variety of other grounds keeping tasks assigned;

May assist in the operation and maintenance of an oil or gas fired low pressure heating system;

May be required to wash outside of windows at extreme heights;

May sand and repair desks, tables and chairs;

May assist in making minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs;

May load and unload trucks.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of common cleaning, disinfecting methods, materials and equipment; skill in the use of cleaners and maintenance equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer and floor buffer); skill in the use of grounds maintenance tools and equipment (e.g., trimmers, mowers, snow blowers, chain saw); ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to lift heavy objects and perform work requiring bending, climbing, reaching and repetitive motion; willingness to be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, grime, offensive sights and odors; thoroughness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Qualifications and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm and will help maintain the building facilities in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness and safety; must be willing to be flexible during the shift to complete priority tasks and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Knowledge of mechanical systems, attention to detail and commercial cleaning preferred.