Duties Description Under the supervision of a higher-level maintenance/custodial position or the Superintendent/Manager, Maintenance Helpers perform various custodial and facilities maintenance responsibilities. They often are assigned to tasks and/or provide assistance with activities typical of a variety of trade specialties such as in the areas of carpentry, mechanical, electrical, motor equipment or painting. Such tasks involve the use of the tools and equipment of a trade under very specific instructions. On occasion, incumbents may operate motor vehicles and power-driven equipment. The work may require light, medium and heavy physical effort in cleaning and caring for a building(s) and adjacent grounds area. The position may report to state and/or federal supervisory personnel. Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel.
The position performs responsibilities in accordance with DMNA and labor agreement policies and procedures, and where applicable, requirements and standards of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) – current and as amended. The position may report to state and/or federal supervisory personnel.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
•Perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, mowing lawns, cutting brush and wood, trimming and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining roads and sidewalks, snow and ice removal, collection/pick-up of trash and other obstructions from the building and surrounding areas.
•Perform general facilities maintenance such as cleaning common areas, offices and restrooms, painting and moving furniture.
•Maintains automotive equipment and other machinery.
•Will perform various maintenance duties to ensure the overall facility operations are maintained to meet health and safety standards.
•When applicable, the individual will assist with maintenance requirements for the Nonmilitary Use Program.
•Will have limited utilization of computers for basic record keeping such as timesheets, work orders, calendaring, data entry, etc.
•Periodic overtime may be required
•Periodic travel may be required to other facilities; to attend training; or other requirements related to duties as needed.
•Other job duties as assigned.
•Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel.