STARK METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Custodian II – Jackson Sherrick
JOB LOCATION:
Jackson Sherrick – Family Site
DATE POSTED:
Friday, November 13, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 4:30 PM
HOURS:
Full Time Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SALARY:
$13.80 per Hour
STATUS/GRADE
Hourly – Bargaining
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Resumes with Cover Letters will be accepted by the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority,
Director of Human Resources at: www.starkmha.org or by mail to: 400 East Tuscarawas
Street, Canton, Ohio 44702-1131 until:
Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 4:30 P.M.
STARK METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
Job Title:
Reports to:
Department:
Date:
FLSA Status:
Custodian II
AMP Leader/Asset Manager
Asset Management
July 28, 2014
Bargaining - Hourly
General Purpose:
The primary objective of this position is to perform a variety of minor maintenance and maintain
cleanliness of the various facilities, buildings and properties of the agency by performing manual
cleaning tasks and minor maintenance and grounds-keeping duties. This position assists Aides,
Mechanic II and III’s in ensuring that properties are physically maintained and are in compliance
with HUD regulatory requirements by performing vacant unit turnarounds within an average of 21
days, completing emergency work orders within 24 hours and ensuring preventative maintenance
is performed on properties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by
this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other
duties may be assigned.
Performs manual cleaning tasks to agency facilities, buildings, and properties. Mops,
sweeps and buffs floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets; dusts furniture; cleans
restrooms, elevators, doors, lights, floors, laundry rooms and other commons areas;
washes glass doors and windows; washes walls; empties waste baskets and recycle bins;
cleans compactor; cleans trash chutes and bins and places trash in outside receptacles.
Performs minor building maintenance duties. Replaces light bulbs in common areas;
repairs screens; moves furniture and appliances such as hot water tanks, etc.; makes
minor repairs.
Performs routine grounds-keeping duties to maintain the exterior grounds of agency
facilities, buildings and properties including cleaning parking areas, painting parking lot
lines, picking up trash, etc.
Uses various work aids and motorized equipment to perform the duties of the position
including broom, mop, buffer, cleaning solutions, paint roller, screw driver, scraper,
vacuum, etc.
Receives work orders and general instructions related to the tasks to be performed.
Determines the appropriate sequence, methods, and procedures necessary to complete
the work. Estimates, secures adequate supplies, tools and equipment to complete work
assignments. Maintains adequate inventory. Completes time sheets and other work
records.
Assists tenants by responding to emergency work orders within 24 hours.
Job Competencies:
Knowledge, skill and experience in applying the methods, materials, procedures, and
techniques used to perform custodial and general building maintenance work; skill and
experience in the use of various hand tools, work aids and equipment necessary to complete
the work.
Knowledge of and ability to confirm to common work practices, policies, procedures, etc. and
work independently; ability to add, read, write and communicate effectively; ability to
comprehend, interpret, and follow written and oral instructions, directions, etc. and complete
the work to desired quality standards; ability to work well with others; knowledge of and ability
to follow safety policies, procedures, practices and regulations; ability to organize and plan
the sequence of tasks necessary to complete job assignments; ability to identify and evaluate
cleaning, supply and equipment needs to solve work related problems. Ability to read and
understand SDS and other related written material.
Education, Experience and Certifications:
High School Diploma, and demonstration of required skills; or two (2) years of maintenance
experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training, which
provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the
job. Must be able to work beyond the normal work day.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
The work of this position involves occasional exposure to a wide variety of environmental and
atmospheric conditions including extremes in temperature and weather conditions, dust, dirt,
odors and grease. Exposure to unfavorable health and safety factors or hazards in working
conditions is minimal. The position requires normal attention to detail and the tasks being
performed. Moderate physical exertion necessitating full and unrestricted body movements
and use of all limbs and major muscle groups is required. This position requires the incumbent
for frequent and/or prolonged periods to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, lift, manipulate and
grasp. Normal vision is required.