COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JOB POSTING

DATE POSTED: October 27, 2009
CLOSING DATE: November 2, 2009
DEPARTMENT: Dept. Of Corrections (Juvenile Division and/or Jail)
JOB TITLE: Building Maintenance Worker
# POSITIONS: One (1)
SALARY RANGE: $28,212 - $36,638
HOURS/WEEK: 40 hours/week (schedule to be determined)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of a supervisory official, performs varied simple and moderately physically strenuous tasks involved in cleaning and maintaining offices, furniture, buildings and grounds. May assist in making minor repairs to buildings or equipment; does other related duties as required. Cleans rooms, offices, cafeteria, classrooms, halls, bathrooms, gymnasium. Dusts, cleans and polishes furniture, fixtures, woodwork and equipment. Washes and cleans windows; sweeps, washes, strips, waxes and polishes floors; sweeps, vacuums and shampoos rugs. Cut and maintain facility lawn. Assists carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers by carrying tools and materials, by placing and removing ladders, by cleaning up after work has been done and by doing other varied tasks of a simple nature. May collect, count and sort laundry. Distributes supplies. Keeps essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the facility.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of procedures, materials and tools used in washing, waxing, vacuuming and polishing wood, tile, cement, linoleum, glass and other woodwork, furniture and fixtures. Ability to handle cleaning problems, lift and move moderately heavy objects, organize cleaning work and develop work methods. Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions. Ability to learn quickly from directions and demonstrations. Ability to work effectively with other employees. Must have a valid NJ driver license. Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

Please submit letter of interest within 5 working days to:
Ralph S. Brownlee, Deputy County Administrator; Cumberland County Administration Building; 790 E. Commerce Street; Bridgeton, NJ 08302.

Cumberland County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Application for Employment with Cumberland County (PDF Format)