Part-Time Nature Center Custodian

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To clean and perform daily maintenance, repairs and custodial services at the Springbrook Nature Center facilities as well as outdoors on the park's grounds and trail system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Responsible for performing daily maintenance throughout the interpretive center building and maintenance garage, including (75% of position):
a. Washing, cleaning, and dusting windows, walls, woodwork, toilets, washrooms, fixtures, picnic tables and exhibits.
b. Regularly vacuuming, mopping and cleaning floors along with periodically cleaning carpets, etc.
c. Disposing of trash and recycling.
d. Setting up and tearing down tables, chairs, tools and equipment for events and returning them to proper storage areas and keeping areas maintained and orderly.
e. Painting as assigned.

2. Responsible for performing equipment and fixture maintenance and minor repairs, including:
a. Replacing furnace filters.
b. Performing light maintenance on fixtures.
c. Maintaining and repairing tables, doors, chairs, cabinets, etc.
d. Performing simple repairs to the building, i.e. painting, plaster, doors, windows, etc.

3. Responsible for outdoor site maintenance, including:
a. Maintaining public entrance, walkways, and trails free of ice and snow in winter.
b. Maintaining landscapes and grounds on a limited basis.
c. Limited repairs of fixtures, such as park benches, boardwalks, bridges, fences, overlooks, etc.
d. Using leaf blower and hand tools to keep trails free of leaves, debris, branches, other trail hazards, etc.
e. Removing and repairing items destroyed by vandalism on a limited basis.

4. Read and follow verbal instructions and written procedures, such as operating manuals, department procedures, computerized monitors, and safety guidelines for mechanical equipment and tools.
5. Establish and perform regular inspection schedules and document repairs, as required.
6. Safely operate various motorized and non-motorized equipment and tools.
7. Plan, establish regular maintenance schedules and perform duties on-time, as required.
8. Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, and customer complaints to supervisor.
9. Purchase maintenance supplies within established procedures and budget.
10. Maintains a safe and orderly working environment throughout the grounds and facility.
11. Responsible for occasionally supervising volunteers in accomplishing maintenance tasks.
12. Provide exceptional customer service, conveying a friendly, polite, positive demeanor toward residents, customers, staff, volunteers and/or other agencies.
13. Refer customers with questions and complaints to supervisors or appropriate personnel.
14. Wear required uniforms and personal protective equipment as assigned and as directed.
15. Participate in meetings and training sessions as directed.
16. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
2. High school graduate or GED equivalent.
3. Possess a valid driver’s license, with good driving history and no restrictions.
4. One year formal employment experience with building custodial activities, basic repairs and maintenance of fixtures, equipment and tools.
5. Final candidates must satisfactorily complete a thorough criminal background and reference check process.

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Previous experience with outdoor grounds maintenance and operating related equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of maintenance functions and repairs.
• Knowledge of a using a variety of tools, equipment and materials used.
• Knowledge of general safety procedures, OSHA, etc.
• Ability to read written instructions such as operating manuals and instructions for mechanical equipment.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public to relay information, report concerns, and to provide directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with internal and external customers, co-workers, volunteers and partnering agencies, etc.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, etc.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.