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Facilities Assistant

City of Frederick
$24.69 - $39.51 Hourly
United States, Maryland, Frederick
Jan 22, 2025
Job Summary JOB SUMMARY: The Facilities Assistant covers custodial and minor maintenance tasks during the workday while contracted custodial staff is not available. This position is responsible for escorting contractors needing access to City facilities to ensure that they comply with City policy and protocols while observing and reporting on the contractor's progress toward completion of the contracted task. The position requires a person capable of providing custodial and minor maintenance services and a background in facility maintenance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Uses hand tools such as hammers, screw drivers, hand saws, etc. and other materials at job site as needed. Assists in the maintenance and repair of existing city structures and facilities. Performs labor duties as required for completion of tasks assigned. May be needed to perform after hours duties in the event of emergencies. Performs all other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One (1) year of carpentry experience. One (1) year of painting experience. REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES: Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment. REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.): Some knowledge of construction materials, general carpentry, construction tools and equipment. Some knowledge of light demolition and removal obsolete structures. General knowledge of other General Trades. General knowledge of other General Trades. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Some knowledge of general painting materials and techniques. Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations. Ability to climb ladders and extension ladders. Basic carpentry skills. OTHER DESIRABLES: Prior administrative experience. MHIC certified. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100. WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.