Facilities Maintenance Technician 1 - Bennington : Job Details

* Position Overview The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping buildings and grounds clean and safe. This person is a semi-skilled employee who works directly with cleaning supplies such as soaps, chemicals, and waxes, and directly with hand tools.Essential Job Functions* Responsible for heavy cleaning tasks such as cleaning/waxing floors, mop or dry mop floors, vacuuming/shampooing rugs, removing trash, washing walls, windows and glass, cleaning restrooms, and dust furniture and equipment.* Responsible for grounds duties such as removing snow and ice from sidewalks and cutting grass.* Responsible for performing building maintenance tasks such as painting, performing minor repairs, changing light bulbs, and exterminating rodents and insects. May fix leaky plumbing, maintain heating and cooling equipment, and perform light carpentry duties.* Knowledge of how to use and assist in repairing all standard air and hand tools* Knowledge of forklift (along with certification) and lawn equipment* Knowledge of drill press, chop saws, band saws* Able to use boom lifts, scissor lifts, and ladders* Able to complete minor building repairs both inside and outside* Report all safety findings according to regulations and procedures to direct supervisorNon-essential Job Functions* Organize work area* Communicate well with othersRequirements* Work inside without air conditioning and outside in all weather conditions* Work in hot and cold, dusty, greasy, and noisy environments* Able to stand and walk around all day* Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and bending regularly * Must be able to lift and handle up to 50 pounds of materialOther Skills/Abilities* Ability to be cross-trained to assist skilled Maintenance personnelPPE Requirements* Safety glasses* Gloves