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Maintenance/Custodian

STARTING MONTHLY SALARY: $3,033

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Requirements & Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must reside within 30 statute miles of Kansas City, Missouri city limits during employment
  • Successful completion of medical, physical fitness, psychological evaluations, and CVSA test
  • Possess a current and valid driver's license

Experience:

  • None required

Supervisory Responsibility:

  • None

Physical, Cognitive, and Psychological Requirements:

  • Must meet department-established physical, cognitive, and psychological health standards
  • Position requires very heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) occasionally, heavy lifting (20 to 50 pounds) frequently, light lifting (5 to 20 pounds) regularly, talking on the telephone, seasonal snow removal, the ability to climb a ladder, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.

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Brief Job Description

  • Provide general building maintenance and repair; tasks may include moving furniture, maintaining fans,
    generators, sump pumps, and janitorial duties
  • Perform general carpentry tasks that include moving, installation, and repairs to furniture door, lock, and window repair.
  • Installation, repair, and care of ceiling, wall, and flooring systems. Work may include painting, staining, and varnishing.
  • Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs to lighting systems, circuits, equipment, appliances, and HVAC
    systems including pumps, motors, and pneumatic controls.
  • Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance to HVAC systems including filter and belt changes, lubing
    of motors and pumps.
  • Must have the ability to communicate (hear and verbally) with other unit members and dispatchers through the use of hand-held radios.
  • Perform plumbing repair; involves repairing running water and drain lines, and installing sinks, and toilets.
  • Provide technical support and training to newly hired or lesser skilled Maintenance/Custodians.
  • Participate in cleaning and custodial activities including but not limited to emptying trash cans, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; stripping, waxing, and buffing hard floor surfaces, cleaning restrooms, locker, and kitchen areas, dusting, and other housekeeping duties, as required.
  • Must have the ability to work in all types of weather conditions performing seasonal work including snow removal, mowing, trimming, brush and tree removal.
  • Perform other related duties as required.