Building Maintenance Worker/Security Guard

Workweek : 35 hours / week. Shall be required to work evenings and weekends as needed. SALARY EXPECTATION : $37,856 $38,900 / year About the Position Under direction, the candidate will perform varied simple and moderately physically strenuous task involved in cleaning and maintaining public library buildings and grounds.

May assist in making minor repairs to buildings and / or equipment and other related duties as required. Patrols the library grounds and buildings to provide protection to persons gathered therein from harm, protects public property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal or unauthorized entry.

SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) license is required or must be obtained within the first 45 days of employment.

Example of Job Duties : The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Cleans rooms, offices, public areas and restrooms Washes and cleans windows, Floors (sweeps, washes, strips, waxes, and polish, Rugs (Sweeps and Vacuums), May paint in various areas of the branches.

May make minor repairs to the heating, electrical and other systems of varied types of buildings and services bathrooms / restrooms.

Empties wastebaskets, inside and outdoors, and recycling containers. Assist branch personnel in the removal and storage of books and other items Distributes supplies May trim hedges, rake leaves and refuse, trim driveway and sidewalk edges using equipment.

Shovels snow and spreads sand or salt on icy surfaces to prevent slipping. Visually inspects windows, doors, locks, and other fixtures to ensure they are secure or properly locked and have not been tampered with to prevent theft, unlawful entry, and so forth.

Removes unwilling person(s) from premises after issuing verbal warning regarding a rule violation concerning disorderly conduct, loitering, unauthorized entry, and so forth.

Gives verbal warnings to individuals of regulations such as those pertaining to disorderly conduct, loitering, smoking, or entry without proper passes to ensure enforcement of rules intended to protect the building and its occupants.

Knowledge and Abilities : Knowledge of use of and minor adjustment to sweepers, vacuum, furniture, ad fixtures. Knowledge of how to make minor repairs to heating, electrical, plumbing, and other systems.

Ability to handle cleaning problems, lift and move moderately heavy objects, organize cleaning work. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Knowledge of techniques used in maintaining order among groups of people congregating on public property.

Ability to note significant conditions by observation and to take proper action in accord with prescribed procedures. This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title.

The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.

This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship. Powered by JazzHR