Custodian - DPW Division

The Town of Falmouth is seeking applicants for a Custodian position in our Facilities Maintenance Division of the DPW. This is a full-time, benefited position that works 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime opportunities. Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, Custodians perform routine custodial duties for Town buildings such as cleaning offices, bathrooms, locker rooms, and holding cells; washing, waxing, and buffing floors; vacuuming; polishing furniture; emptying disposal bins; shoveling snow; maintaining heating and cooling systems; replacing lights; and painting municipal buildings. Custodians also move and set up furniture; perform minor repairs to furniture, buildings and equipment; perform basic carpentry; open and close buildings; climb ladders; and operate motor vehicles. This position also makes deliveries of materials related to department activities; loads and unloads delivery trucks; may provide building security; and may serve as a responder for the Town alarms. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in custodial and maintenance work. Must have a valid MA driver's license and a working knowledge of basic carpentry and machinery such as buffers, scrubbers, snow blowers, hand tools, and power tools. The successful candidate must be able to pass a background check conducted by the Falmouth Police Department. STARTING HOURLY RATE: Step 1 ($23.96/hour) ? Step 3 ($25.92/hour), commensurate with qualifications and experience, with room to advance along the 7-step pay scale. Comprehensive benefits package and overtime opportunities. PREFERENCE DATE TO APPLY: Friday, July 26, 2024, by 4:30 pm. The position will remain open until filled, but candidates who apply by the above date and time will be given preference over later applications. The Town of Falmouth is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants must have the ability to effectively work and interact with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, and identities.

Created: 2024-10-19