Skill and Knowledge: Position requires the skills and knowledge to perform a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures, and utilities. Must be skilled in use and operation of common hand and power tools and measuring devices of the carpentry and painting trades to perform a variety of tasks. Performs visual examinations and operational tests to determine the need for, and the performance of, basic repair work.
Knowledge and skills to operate and maintain government assigned vehicles and to make judgments concerning loading and arranging cargo on these vehicles, routes to take, overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance, deal effectively with people in a hospitable manner, and follow maps when traveling to unfamiliar locations. Knowledge is required of the required regular preventive maintenance in maintaining these vehicles and the ability to detect developing maintenance problems. Skills in defensive driving and adjusting driving conditions to road conditions and the vehicle being driven.
Knowledge of standard surface preparation and coating methods and techniques. Skill in the use of tools and equipment such as scrapers, wire brushes, putty knives, sandpaper, paintbrushes, rollers, and spray guns.
Skills and knowledge in the use of standard tools manual and power, lawnmowers, weed eaters, vacuum cleaners, power washers, etc. Skills in reading, writing and speaking English to the degree required to perform the tasks associated with this job in a safe and satisfactory manner. Knowledge of commonly used rules, procedures, and operations pertaining to the basic safety and security of the assigned area and the people, facility, and equipment within the area of responsibility.
Responsibility: Assignments are given orally or in writing. The incumbent receives general supervision and performs repetitive tasks with little supervision. A supervisor is available when questions arise or to clearly present new assignments. Work is spot checked in progress and upon completion to assure requirements are met and directions adhered to. Employee is responsible to notify the supervisor of obvious hazards, malfunctioning equipment, damaged materials, and other situations that may impact work operations. Must report to work early (up to one hour) or as directed by supervisor to remove snow and ice from sidewalks and steps for MR buildings.
Physical Effort: As a driver exerts physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. There is a requirement to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds frequently and items that are heavier with the assistance of other employees or lift equipment. Work assignments require walking on a variety of surfaces, climbing, kneeling, stooping, pulling, pushing, standing, twisting, and sitting. The incumbent must have the physical, mental, oral, visual, and audio ability at a level to assure the duties described are performed in a safe and satisfactory manner.
Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. The outdoor work is performed in all kinds of weather and exposes the employee to wind, rain, dust, mud, hot, and cold conditions. Work inside is normally well lit, heated, and air conditioned.
Not eligible for telework. Duties of the position must be performed at the work site.