What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at CITY OF PIGEON FORGE?
Nature of Work
This is labor-intensive work maintaining the cleanliness of City owned buildings and other facilities, common areas, grounds and offices. Activities associated with the job include daily cleaning activities, removing trash and other debris from assigned facilities, cleaning and stocking bathrooms and cleaning common areas and hallways. Additional activities include maintaining an adequate supply of cleaning supplies and materials, cleaning windows and doors, replacing light bulbs, vacuuming carpeted areas, dusting surfaces and performing minor maintenance duties when required. The work is physically demanding due to excessive walking, bending and lifting. Job duties require experience working with cleaning supplies and materials, knowledge of acceptable cleaning and sanitation practices, ability to interact successfully with co-workers and the public and the ability to consistently adhere to established policies, procedures and schedules. Job performance is evaluated by the Building Maintenance Supervisor through review of the general cleanliness and overall appearance of assigned buildings, offices and facilities, ability to interact effectively with co-workers, clientele and the public and adherence to established policies, procedures and schedules.
Illustrative Examples of Work
-Sweeps, vacuums, and/or mops offices, bathrooms, hallways, restrooms and common areas on a daily basis.
-Empties trash cans and remove debris from common areas and grounds as necessary.
-Dusts and cleans counter tops, windowsills, tables and other surfaces as needed.
-Cleans up spills in the event of unexpected accidents.
-Cleans and sanitizes bathroom sinks, commodes and water fountains on a daily basis.
-Vacuums carpeted rooms and common areas according to established schedules.
-Orders and inventories cleaning equipment and supplies and stocks bathrooms and closets with needed supplies, equipment and materials.
-Moves all furniture and strips and waxes floors as needed.
-Cleans windows, mirrors and walls when necessary.
-Interacts with co-workers, vendors, clientele and the public to provide general assistance.
-Replaces light bulbs and performs other routine maintenance activities when required.
-Prepares recreational and other city owned facilities for special events and cleans up afterward.
-Performs other duties as required.
