Hi-Rise Custodian

Position Summary: The incumbent installs, repairs and replaces fixtures and equipment within his/her area (electricity, plumbing and carpentry); maintains hi-rise offices, conference rooms, laundry rooms, stairways, public areas, and grounds; and cleans vacant units. Additionally, the incumbent provides support and oversight of the Caretakers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains compactor, hand tools, trash chutes, and special equipment.

• Disposes of refuse and participates in the refinishing, waxing and repairing of all floors within the area assigned.

• Sets up dining and meeting rooms.

• Maintains hi-rise offices, conference rooms, and laundry rooms.

• Installs, repairs, and replaces fixtures and equipment within his/her area (electric, plumbing, and/or carpentry).

• Cuts and waters the grass, weeds and shrubbery.

• Shovels snow in winter and maintains grounds.

• Operates truck, tractor or other power equipment as needed for the maintenance of the area assigned.

• Cleans fixtures in public and office wash rooms; and washes windows in public places.

• Sweeps, dusts and vacuums public quarters and stairways.

• Scrubs and buffs floors with both hand and electric equipment.

• Maintains safety equipment, warning/alarm systems, door locks, and door communication systems within his/her area.

• Takes the lead in all aspects of vacant unit cleaning to include unit preparation, vacant cleaning, minor repairs and final cleaning.

• Supervises the work of lower grade or Caretakers.

• Exterminates all vacant/occupied units upon request.

• Maintains vehicle with all supplies needed to perform daily functions

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• Keeps tools, equipment, and supplies in good condition; cleans and cares for them after use.

• Responds to emergency calls on an on-call basis outside of regular business hours that arise in the hi-rises.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable policies and procedures of the Springfield Housing Authority.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Contributes to team efforts by performing other job duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate; considerable experience performing a variety of custodial or maintenance related jobs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of housing authority building, health, safety, sanitation, and energy conservation codes and ordinances; Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) or other standards, processes, procedures, policies, and regulations.

• Knowledge of common practices and methods used in building maintenance and housekeeping of a hi-rise building.

• Knowledge and skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and supplies used in building maintenance and housekeeping of a hi-rise building.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable precautionary measures.

• Skill and ability in the areas of internal and external building maintenance and minor residential repairs.

• Skill in organizing, planning, monitoring, and following-up as necessary.

• Skill in the use operating a forklift and bucket truck.

• Ability to work independently in an organized, thorough, detailed, accurate, and efficient manner.

• Ability to communicate (oral and written) and interact with diverse individuals (public, outside agencies/vendors, and co-workers) in a courteous, confidential, effective, positive, professional, and ethical manner.

• Ability to maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license and be an insurable SHA driver.

• Ability to ensure all units are in compliance with housing authority housekeeping and UPCS standards.

• Ability to perform semi-skilled assignments.