Maintenance Groundskeeper/Custodian

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Community Development Authority | Housing Division

TITLE: Maintenance Groundskeeper/Custodian (Maintenance Custodian)

LOCATION: City of Marlborough, MA

RESIDENCY: Must reside within 45 minutes of the City of Marlborough

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

CATEGORY: Hourly Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

BENEFITS: Same as Provided to Full-Time MCDA Employees

WAGE RATE: Starting at $33. 00 Hourly set by MA Labor Rates

PROBATION PERIOD: Six Months from Date of Hire and can be Continued if Management Directs

To apply, please complete a City of Marlborough Employment Application (please see the application on the righthand side) and send it along with a cover letter and resume to: ccarter@marlborough-ma. gov

The position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Position Summary: Maintenance Custodian performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance/custodial tasks regarding the upkeep and maintenance of residential properties, including the operation of machinery for maintaining the lawns and grounds.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Maintenance Custodian will ensure that all operations comply with maintenance procedures. Duties may include fixing leaks, broken locks, basic carpentry repairs, painting, moving furniture and other items, non-code electrical repair, custodial functions such as sweeping, waxing and mopping of floors, trash cleanup and maintaining bathrooms. Other duties include lawn and grounds maintenance, and snowstorm preparation.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This is not a complete list of duties that the Maintenance/Custodian may have to carry out, rather a summary of expected standards which could require further attention per management:

Maintain a daily work log, conduct unit inspections at all buildings if needed

Update and complete work orders using electronic tablets and P. C.

Moving furniture, passing out resident notices, loading and unloading equipment and supplies

Engage in external and internal cleaning and upkeep of buildings, including but not limited to buffing, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing, power washing, leaf pickup, lawn mowing, etc.

Timely turnover of vacant units including patching, painting, appliance install, cabinet repair, carpet/flooring removal and shampooing, etc.

Snowstorm preparation including laying down salt at all properties

Prepare appropriate reports according to specific incident/accidents

Respond timely to emergency situations

Other duties as directed by Management

QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the minimum requirements for the Maintenance Custodian:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Two (2) or more years of verifiable, progressively responsible maintenance and custodial experience in the trades such as: carpentry, plumbing, refrigeration, appliance and/or electrical repair

Successfully pass a drug and physical exam as well as CORI and employment background check

Pest Control License preferred

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS

Knowledge of practices of housing, experience with HUD/DHCD, preferred. Literacy skills including the ability to read manuals, Computer skills including the ability to operate the computerized maintenance management system, Basic Knowledge of oil burners, electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

Abilities: Ability to work with people and families of various ages and socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to communicate effectively with tenants and applicants. Ability to multi-task and manage conflict. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to understand and explain various types of correspondence, reports and media in order to explain and/or train others. Ability to maintain good public relations and to maintain effective collaborative working relationships with other departments, department heads, fellow employees, officials and the general public and to respond in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently. Ability to operate saws, chainsaws and other woodworking and plumbing tools.

Skills: Public relations and strong communication skills, computer skills, problem solving skills, Effective verbal & listening communication and problem-solving skills.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Executive Director directs Maintenance Foreman who will plan and prioritize the majority of work for employee, in accordance with standard practices. Employee is expected to solve most problems of detail or unusual situations by adapting methods or interpreting instructions accordingly. Instructions for new assignments or special projects usually consist of statements of desired objectives, deadlines and priorities. Technical and policy problems or changes in proce…