JOB PURPOSE:

Performs basic preventive maintenance, housekeeping, groundskeeping, and repair on buildings, equipment, and facilities. Maintains standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards in buildings and grounds.

This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required or assigned to this position.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs, waxes, and dust floors.
• Cleans, disinfects and sanitizes classrooms, chalkboards, buildings, hotel rooms, and offices.
• Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, and scrubs walls; restocks restroom supplies; washes windows; dust, cleans, and vacuums furniture, fixtures doors, and related furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles and bags of trash for proper disposal.
• Cleans parking lots and ensures outside trash cans are regularly emptied.
• Performs a wide variety of basic maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks, requiring skills in the trades of carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, and cleaning duties.
• Maintains and cleans all assigned areas within the physical structure of the buildings and campus, outside grounds, parking areas, and public areas space.
• Installs fixtures, appliances, tiles, windows, doors, and cabinetry according to manufacturer specifications.
• Changing light bulbs and fixtures.
• Follows and maintains a preventive maintenance schedule for all properties and equipment.
• Receives work assignments via work orders; executes assignments, and returns completed work orders as directed.
• Notifies management concerning the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, ventilating, and equipment.
• Inspects and performs minor maintenance on equipment and tools. Refers major repairs to Supervisor.
• Moves furniture, equipment, or fixtures as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• N/A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma preferred.
• One year of maintenance and custodial experience.
• CPR/First Responder Certification preferred.
• Building maintenance certification preferred.
• Boiler Operators License or skill trade license preferred.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies.

The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions, or transfers of individuals into this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for HAZMAT.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices used in cleaning, preventive maintenance, and repair work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices.
• Skill in the safe operation of power tools, light equipment, and shop equipment.
• Skill in the use of cleaning tools, chemicals, cleaners, and disinfectants.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the Navajo and English language.
• Ability to safely use cleaning products and safely operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools and electrical tools.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn the methods of cleaning and caring for buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Ability to work as a team member in a structured working environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for prolonged periods, walk and sit.
• Occasionally crawl, climb heights, reach above shoulders, crouch, kneel, balance, and push/pull.
• Use hands for the dexterity of motion, and repetitive movement of both hands.
• Have normal auditory, and visual acuity, and verbal communications skills.
• The employee must frequently carry up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lift 75 - 100 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is generally performed in an office setting and an outdoor environment.
• Standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces or unstable ground.
• Aware of situations where safety-toe shoes, safety goggles, gloves, protective face shields, or hard hats are needed may occur.
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, variances in temperature, and equipment with moving parts.
• Exposure to natural weather conditions, various specks of dust and mists, and normal debris and hazards common at sites may occur while performing outdoor duties.
• May be subject to loud noises, electric shock, bruises, cuts, broken bones, insect and rodent bites, fumes, smoke, and airborne contaminants.
• Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.