Examples of DutiesPerforms minor maintenance and repair tasks to AHFC buildings and equipment including: cleaning, pest control, gas and oil heating systems, ventilation, roofing, carpentry, cement/masonry, flooring, painting and other finishes.
Performs maintenance of grounds by cleaning up debris; removing rubbish; digging shallow trenches; seeding, watering, mowing, rototilling, operation of chain saws, using gas or electric weed blowers and general cultivating of lawns; shapes and controls trees and shrubs to desired size by pruning; raking grass and leaves; operates spraying equipment. Clears snow and ice from buildings and grounds by shoveling, operating a snow plow, or snow blower, as needed, to ensure tenant safety.
Performs general cleaning and preparation of units for renovation, including moving heavy objects such as refrigerators, stoves, etc.
Performs other related duties, as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Methods, tools, practices and systems used in the mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement/masonry and painting trades. Occupational hazards and safety precautions, standard practices, processes and materials involved in each trade relating to general building construction and maintenance and to grounds and equipment maintenance. Cultivation and maintenance of trees, lawns and ornamental shrubs and use of the equipment to perform such work.
Skills and Abilities: Use and care of tools and equipment employed in each trade relating to general building construction and maintenance and to grounds and equipment maintenance.
Abilities: Work harmoniously with other maintenance employees, tenants, the general publicand property management staff. Perform basic maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment. Applicant must be able and willing to climb and work while standing on a ladder that may be extended to at least two stories high. Must be able to perform work while standing or kneeling for prolonged periods of time.
Perform moderately heavy manual labor, in or out-of-doors, including lifting heavy objects, with strength and agility and to work under adverse weather conditions, if necessary, such as heat, cold and around mechanical equipment, chemicals, tools and with soil. Operate motor vehicles including a pickup truck and small dump truck. Follow oral and written instructions. Meet the public effectively and give information regarding the AHFC buildings and grounds. Be available by telephone for emergency overtime and after-hours service calls.
