Utility Specialist San Antonio, TX (Manufacturing)

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The Utility Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep of facilities, grounds, and surrounding areas.  This role involves both custodial and groundskeeping duties, as well as assisting with general maintenance or running errands.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Custodial Duties

·         Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, break rooms, shower rooms, surfaces and other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, buffing and polishing; help organize site supplies.

·         Empties and decontaminates trash containers.

·         Disposes of infectious waste when assigned.

·         Mixes or blends routine cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks.

·         Washes blinds, windows, screens, sills and walls with prescribed solutions.

·         Sweeps sidewalks, porches and tiled surfaces.

·         Launder rags, mops, etc. from sites.

·         Picks up trash and paper around buildings.

·         Groundskeeping Duties

·         Maintain grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses and athletic fields.

·         Repair structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.), trim hedges, and edges around curbs and walkways, maintain flowerbeds using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.

·         Plant grass, flowers, and shrubs, water lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system, pick up and burn or cart away leaves, paper or other litter, repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.

·         Shall perform snow removal and ice control on walk areas around all Government furnished buildings, sidewalks, steps, and on walkways between buildings and parking areas to assure personnel and equipment safety and to perform work requirements.

·         Runner/Utility Duties

·         Assist with deliveries and errands.

·         Transport company vehicles.

·         Clean/detail company vehicles.

·         Assist with data entry relating to company vehicles.

·         Must be able to climb a step ladder, use floor burnisher, and communicate effectively with customers.

·         Pass and maintain any required security clearance requirement and comply with Drug Free Workplace policy.

·         Adheres to Operations Security (OPSEC) standard operations procedures.

·         Adheres to Property Control Plan for management of Government Furnished Property (GFP).

·         Adheres to the safety and health program that complies with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA, DOD, Armed Forces Branch(s), Federal, state, and local safety, environmental and health requirements.

·         Other tasks as directed by the Operations Manager/Supervisor.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. 

 

 QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge Required

·         Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

·         Ability to effectively work with other team members.

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

·         Detail oriented and basic organizational skills.

·         Must be able to Work a Flexible Work Schedule.

 

 ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

This position performs all manner of commercial janitorial and groundskeeping operations and directly reports to the Operations Manager.

 EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

·         High school education or GED.

·         1 year relevant work experience within a commercial janitorial environment.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

·         Ability to organize effectively, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly.

·         Focused with a drive to succeed.

·         Ability to manage time effectively and handle both internal and external conflicts.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job individuals will be standing and walking for long periods of time working in commercial janitorial environment.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands of this position require prolonged standing, walking, use of hands and fingers, reaching with arms, climbing and balancing.

·         Ability to regularly lift 25-50 pounds and on occasion up to 100 pounds.

·         The work environment of this position may require the employee to work in extreme temperatures: wet, hot, cold or humid conditions (indoor and outdoor); near moving mechanical parts; in high precarious places; areas where fumes or airborne particles are present; with or around toxic or caustic chemicals; in areas where the risk of electrical shock is present; around explosives; areas where the risk of radiation is present and work which exposes the employee to vibration.

·         The visual demands of this position require: clear vision of less than 20 inches to greater than 20 feet; ability to identify and distinguish colors; peripheral vision and depth perception.

·         Exposure to noise levels ranging from very quiet to very loud.

 POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a non-exempt full/part-time position; work schedule varies and may require weekends.

 

 

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