Maintenance Generalist I

Perform preventative and routine maintenance on custodial equipment

• Inspect, repair and test nonfunctional equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on battery operated floor cleaning equipment
• Repair, remove and replace a variety of equipment and or parts used by Custodial Services
• Troubleshoot electrical issues, repairing or replacing motors, electronic circuit boards, capacitors, electrical switches, timers, heating elements, and sensors
• Remove and replace deep cycle batteries on 24- and 36-volt (V) direct current (DC) systems.
• Repair non-powered custodial equipment such as mop buckets, window washing wands, dust mops, cleaning carts, and trash carts
• Responsible for service repairs of walk-behind automatic cleaning equipment, washers, and dryers
• Ensure equipment operates efficiently and meets established criteria for safety
• Assembles and evaluates all new equipment before transporting to various areas

Train staff on the proper use of custodial equipment

• Create educational materials for equipment as needed

Provide general administrative support as directed

• Retrieve and complete work orders recording hours worked on each project 
• Ensure a detailed description of all work duties and projects are entered in data base
• Maintain inventory for equipment and replacement parts ensuring proper functionality of all equipment; make recommendations for ordering equipment parts and supplies
• Distribute specialty items as needed for semester cleaning activities
• Clean, organize, and inspect workshop and vehicle weekly

Maintain and operate truck mounted carpet cleaning system

• Provides support to the carpet truck mount system which includes but is not limited to repairing and maintaining proper fluids for gas and oil
• Transports truck to the proper area location, assist with setup procedures, coordinates with staff members on utilization of carpet truck
• Ensure tools are properly stored, and truck is cleaned and ready after each use
• Maintains an area record of all carpets which were cleaned in a computer database file

Perform cleaning tasks in assigned areas in accordance with established standards and procedures

• Apply topical protective coating to appropriate surfaces such as ceramic tile, concrete where applicable

Perform other duties as assigned, including special tasks or projects

• Operates state vehicles

 $16.50 per hour

A high school diploma (or equivalent) and zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area.

KNOWLEDGE

• General knowledge of carpentry basics
• Ability to independently evaluate and make repairs to non-functional equipment for both mechanical & electrical issues

SKILLS

• Experience with use of hand tools and multimeter for checking continuity, voltage, and capacitors
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and basic software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and web-based work order system
• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated customer service skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and timeliness

ABILITIES

• Ability plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize work assignments and work independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate with and work with a team 

• Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
• Criminal background check is required
• The normal work schedule is Monday - Friday 7:45AM - 4:15PM with a 30-minute meal period.  Some overtime outside of regularly scheduled work hours will be required especially during peak times.

• This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.