What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Worker I - Custodial position at City of Ashland, OR?
Job Description
Perform custodial maintenance and general maintenance of City of Ashland facilities.ESSENTIALÂ JOBÂ FUNCTIONS:
Maintain City Facilities: Daily cleaning of restrooms. Scrub and sanitize toilets and sinks; replenish paper products in restrooms and restock cleaning supplies; remove trash; clean walls, ceilings and exterior as needed; sweep, mop and sanitize floors.
Vacuum and clean carpets; mop and wax hallways, break rooms and other facility areas.
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Remove trash from office spaces, breakrooms and other facilities areas. Â
Remove, scrub off, paint over any graffiti.
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Perform minor maintenance such as preventative maintenance, painting, patching drywall, changing overhead light bulbs, furniture reconfiguration and small plumbing repairs as needed.
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Log and communicate any safety, maintenance, vandalism issues.
Always represent the City of Ashland with excellent customer service.
Works independently in the absence of supervision.Â
Must be able to work a 40-work week.
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
Auxiliaryâ Jobâ Functions
Make suggestions and recommendations to supervisor concerning ways of improving maintenance and reducing costs.
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Adhere to all safety regulations and requirements for the use of power and hand tools and equipment. Follow all safe rules and procedures established for work areas. Follow safety protocol when mixing and using cleaning supplies, chemicals, paint products and fuel.Â
Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner. Keep work truck and carts clean, organized, ready for next use. Move furniture. Work effectively with other employees and the public.
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Supervisoryâ Responsibilities
Perform other duties as may be required.
This is a non-supervisory position.
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SUPERVISIONÂ RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Facilities Supervisor.JOBÂ QUALIFICATIONÂ REQUIREMENTS:
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent. Requires familiarity with the use of equipment and tools used in custodial tasks such as a broom, mop, basic hand tools; familiarity with general maintenance tools. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with public. Basic computer skills.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES:Â Valid Oregon driver's license and clean driving record required. Must pass background check.
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EXPERIENCE:Â One (1) year of custodial experience involving the use of chemicals required in cleaning and maintenance of buildings and facilities. Knowledge and experience recording and maintaining Safety Data Sheets on all chemicals used by staff.
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DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:Â Custodial experience preferred. General maintenance experience preferred. Experience in and understanding of minor maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, gates, and painting.
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PHYSICALÂ DEMANDS
 The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKINGÂ CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work schedule includes weekend, evening, and holiday hours. Â
Requires driving to and from various job sites.
Work is performed primarily in an interior environment, with some exterior duties. Work exposure includes various weather conditions including inclement weather, as well as exposure to noise, unpleasant odors, chemicals, cleaning supplies and other environmental substances; incumbents may work in or around water, dirt, oil, grease, or fumes. Pleaseapply ONLINE at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ashlandor
A completed City application must be filed online with the Human Resources Department before the deadline shown above and may be supplemented with a resume of work experience. Resumes are NOT accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Resumes received without a completed City application will not receive a response from the Human Resources Department.
Following a review of the applications, a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants may be invited via email to  proceed further in the selection process. Those not selected for interview will be notified in email (no phone calls please).The applicant selected must provide, at the time of employment, appropriate documentation of citizenship, as required by the immigration and Naturalization Act of 1986.
Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Ashland grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.
A thorough background investigation will be completed on the candidate selected for hire.
The City of Ashland is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin or mental or physical disability unless based on a bonafide occupational qualification.
The City of Ashland will make reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation in the application or testing process MUST inform the Human Resources Department of the City of Ashland, in writing, no later than the final filing date as stated on the job bulletin. Applicants needing such accommodations should document the request, including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.
Perform custodial maintenance and general maintenance of City of Ashland facilities.ESSENTIALÂ JOBÂ FUNCTIONS:
Maintain City Facilities: Daily cleaning of restrooms. Scrub and sanitize toilets and sinks; replenish paper products in restrooms and restock cleaning supplies; remove trash; clean walls, ceilings and exterior as needed; sweep, mop and sanitize floors.
Vacuum and clean carpets; mop and wax hallways, break rooms and other facility areas.
Â
Remove trash from office spaces, breakrooms and other facilities areas. Â
Remove, scrub off, paint over any graffiti.
Â
Perform minor maintenance such as preventative maintenance, painting, patching drywall, changing overhead light bulbs, furniture reconfiguration and small plumbing repairs as needed.
Â
Log and communicate any safety, maintenance, vandalism issues.
Always represent the City of Ashland with excellent customer service.
Works independently in the absence of supervision.Â
Must be able to work a 40-work week.
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
Auxiliaryâ Jobâ Functions
Make suggestions and recommendations to supervisor concerning ways of improving maintenance and reducing costs.
Â
Adhere to all safety regulations and requirements for the use of power and hand tools and equipment. Follow all safe rules and procedures established for work areas. Follow safety protocol when mixing and using cleaning supplies, chemicals, paint products and fuel.Â
Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner. Keep work truck and carts clean, organized, ready for next use. Move furniture. Work effectively with other employees and the public.
Â
Supervisoryâ Responsibilities
Perform other duties as may be required.
This is a non-supervisory position.
Â
SUPERVISIONÂ RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Facilities Supervisor.JOBÂ QUALIFICATIONÂ REQUIREMENTS:
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent. Requires familiarity with the use of equipment and tools used in custodial tasks such as a broom, mop, basic hand tools; familiarity with general maintenance tools. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with public. Basic computer skills.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES:Â Valid Oregon driver's license and clean driving record required. Must pass background check.
Â
EXPERIENCE:Â One (1) year of custodial experience involving the use of chemicals required in cleaning and maintenance of buildings and facilities. Knowledge and experience recording and maintaining Safety Data Sheets on all chemicals used by staff.
Â
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:Â Custodial experience preferred. General maintenance experience preferred. Experience in and understanding of minor maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, gates, and painting.
Â
PHYSICALÂ DEMANDS
 The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Â Mobility: frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, working in awkward positions; frequent performance of heavy manual labor; occasional sitting, climbing.Â
- Â Lifting: occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.Â
- Â Vision: constant use of overall vision; use of vision to identify mechanical problems; occasional use of color vision.Â
- Â Dexterity: occasional grasping, holding, and reaching; occasional use of touch only to perform work.Â
- Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person; use of hearing to recognize mechanical problems. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone.
WORKINGÂ CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work schedule includes weekend, evening, and holiday hours. Â
Requires driving to and from various job sites.
Work is performed primarily in an interior environment, with some exterior duties. Work exposure includes various weather conditions including inclement weather, as well as exposure to noise, unpleasant odors, chemicals, cleaning supplies and other environmental substances; incumbents may work in or around water, dirt, oil, grease, or fumes. Pleaseapply ONLINE at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ashlandor
A completed City application must be filed online with the Human Resources Department before the deadline shown above and may be supplemented with a resume of work experience. Resumes are NOT accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Resumes received without a completed City application will not receive a response from the Human Resources Department.
Following a review of the applications, a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants may be invited via email to  proceed further in the selection process. Those not selected for interview will be notified in email (no phone calls please).The applicant selected must provide, at the time of employment, appropriate documentation of citizenship, as required by the immigration and Naturalization Act of 1986.
Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Ashland grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.
A thorough background investigation will be completed on the candidate selected for hire.
The City of Ashland is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin or mental or physical disability unless based on a bonafide occupational qualification.
The City of Ashland will make reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation in the application or testing process MUST inform the Human Resources Department of the City of Ashland, in writing, no later than the final filing date as stated on the job bulletin. Applicants needing such accommodations should document the request, including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.
