Maintenance Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:  Performs a variety of responsible non-skilled custodial and routine maintenance duties in the care and maintenance of the County facilities and grounds; dusts and cleans desks and other furniture; sweeps, strips, waxes, buffs, mops, and vacuums floor surfaces; cleans restroom areas and replenishes supplies; cleans windows, walls, woodwork and light fixtures; empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles; replaces light bulbs and florescent tubes; sweeps walkways and sidewalks and performs snow removal; performs related work as required.  Work is performed under regular supervision.  Reports to the Custodial Supervisor.

Qualifications:  General knowledge of the methods, practices and materials used in the cleaning, general maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds; general knowledge of mowing and trimming equipment and hand tools; ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time; ability to attend work regularly. 

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to some experience in custodial work with some experience in the use of heavy floor stripping, waxing, and buffing equipment preferred.

Pre-employment drug test and background checks required of finalist applicants.

Applications must be obtained, fully completed, and submitted to Henderson County HRD by mail 112 First Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792, by email (hrd@hendersoncountync.gov), or by fax (828) 698-6184.  Please see our website, www.hendersoncountync.gov/hr and refer to the Additional Applicant Information section for more detailed instructions. 

The deadline for application is:  Open until filled 

Starting Rate:  $16.28 - $24.52

Grade:              63B