Part-Time Custodian & Maintenance Technician
Job Description
CUSTODIAN & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
I Job Overview:
Job Title: Custodian & Maintenance Technician
Department: Operations
Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly
Job Type: Part-time, Monday thru Friday (FIRST SHIFT) with some evenings and weekends
Job Status: Employee, 25-29 hours/week
Reports to: Director of Operations
Supervisory Role: No
Travel: Yes – local/Ohio (5%). No overnight travel.
II Job Summary:
The Custodian & Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining physical condition, cleanliness, and general maintenance of the building and grounds to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for staff and visitors.
III Job Responsibilities & Duties:
A. Custodial
- General clean-up of grounds including the parking lot, Pavilion, Stewardship Center, Gazebo, Amphitheater, Overlook, and trails.
- Removal of trash, recycling, and compost throughout the buildings and grounds, as necessary.
- Ensure restrooms and other spaces are always amply supplied with toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.
- Full cleaning of the Nature Centers exhibits and office areas. Work with our cleaning vendor to ensure the cleanliness of the building is held to the best standards.
B. Maintenance
- Maintenance and general repair of the facility and grounds.
- Assist with land management tasks and landscaping as needed including snow removal.
- Communicate with the Director of Operations regarding repairs, solutions, and completion of these tasks.
- Coordinate with the Director of Operations for seasonal maintenance, inspections, and maintain vendor relations for various building systems, repairs, and improvements.
- Assist other staff/departments with the setup and tear down of tables, stackable seating, tents, cables, etc. for events, programs, and rentals.
C. Administration
- Maintain inventory of custodial supplies and tools, and order when necessary.
- Communicate with staff via email and update the status of work order system.
- Responsible for organization of workshop and recycling area.
D. Other:
- Participate in staff meetings and events.
- Work with/supervise volunteers as needed.
- Serve as an on the ground representative of the Nature Center, interacting with the public.
- Other duties as assigned.
IV Required Qualifications & Skills:
- High School diploma.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license.
- Experience in General Maintenance (carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing).
- Available to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
- Experience or ability to use power and hand tools, competent in repair or maintenance work.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and climb a ladder.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and directions.
- Wanting and willingness to learn and adapt to new and sustainable approaches to resolving challenges.
- Ability to work independently with little direction and part of a team with staff, vendors, guests, donors, board members, and volunteers.
- Ability to prioritize workload.
- Openness and eagerness to apply sustainable and environmental best practices to all aspects of work.
- Flexibility, dependability, good sense of humor, resourcefulness, and positive attitude.
- Commitment to NCSL’s mission, vision, and values.
- Computer skills and general knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
V Working Conditions:
- Position requires lifting of 50 lbs.
- Climbing, kneeling, sitting, bending, occasional driving, and moving furniture.
- Outdoor work is sometimes performed under physically strenuous conditions and inclement weather.
VII Compensation:
- $20.00/hour