NHS Human Services, Inc.

General Definition of Work

Performs responsible unskilled work in the care and cleaning of City buildings and parks; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Cleaning and maintaining buildings and facilities; performing grounds maintenance work.(The following tasks are intendedonlyas illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude

them from the position if the work is similar, related. or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Sweeps mops and dusts offices and buildings.
• Washes windows, walls, woodwork, bathroom fixtures.
• Operates carpet shampooer; vacuums and cleans carpets.
• Cleans and supplies restrooms, strips, and seals floors.
• Replaces florescent light bulbs and exit sign bulbs; replaces ceiling tiles; changes air conditioning filters.
• Operates light automotive equipment; drives van for after school program; runs errands; picks up and distributes mail.
• Gathers and disposes of refuse, litter, and trash.
• Loads and unloads cleaning and polishing equipment and materials to be transported by truck.
• Prepares quantities of cleaning and polishing materials appropriate for use from bulk containers.
• Helps set up building and rooms for activities and special events.
• Keeps street and sidewalks around downtown area free of debris and trash.
• Performs routine security tours of the building and grounds to which assigned and reports unusual observations to superior; opens and closes facility.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment and ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand oral and written directions; ability to read and write; physical ability to perform heavy manual work; ability to work independently; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Education required may be waived as determined by the Department Head.

  Special Requirements

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``` - Possess of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE CITY OF NEW BERN.

THE CITY OF NEW BERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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