Title: MAINTENANCE WORKER/JANITOR Location: United States-Maryland-Patuxent River Job Number: 240000A1 Description- External - Receives specific oral or written instructions and assignments from supervisor or crew leader. - Maintains a specific area orderly and clean by adhering to a set schedule and sequence which states the required frequency of each task. - Scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using heavy industrial type vacuum cleaner. Adjusts, cleans and oils these machines and changes brushes, rollers, buffers and other attachments. Sweeps floor, hallways, empties garbage, dusts office furniture and empties ash trays, shampoos rugs, cleans air vents, disinfects and deodorizes toilet bowl, lavatories, etc. - Washes and replaces venetian blinds and washes ceiling fixtures, changes light bulbs and room partitions using ladders and scaffolds. - Cleans and maintains machines, equipment, and makes adjustments accordingly. Reports all equipment malfunctions to supervisor and performs minor repairs to equipment. - Removes stains from a variety of surfaces such as rugs, drapes, walls, floors and fixtures by use of chemicals and cleaning solutions. - Moves heavy furniture, supplies and equipment. Cleans windows and doors inside and out at ground levels. - Performs simple building maintenance tasks. Uses tools such as hammers, handsaws, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. - Replaces light bulbs, ceiling and floor titles. Unclogs drains, performs simple painting jobs using pre-mixed paints, etc. - Assembles and makes minor adjustments to fixtures and equipment. - Advises supervisor on any problems and or potential problems discovered during the maintenance of facilities and equipment. - Under the general supervision of designated supervisor, work assignments are performed independently and within the framework of established policies, regulations and procedures. Refers unusual problems to supervisor for resolution. - Operates motor vehicle in the performance of the above duties such as trash removal, etc. on a limited basis. Performs other related duties as assigned. - Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor who is available for assistance and instruction. Carries out daily assignments in accordance with routines established. Work is reviewed in terms of cleanliness, timeliness and compliance with security measures outlined. Qualifications: Qualifications-External EXPERIENCE : One year of experience performing basic maintenance and janitorial work involving the upkeep of buildings, grounds, fixtures, equipment, etc. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries material and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.