Community Aide - Department Of General Services

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

SALARY RANGE:

$15.00 - $30.00 HOURLY

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Job Summary:

The Community Aide will assist with various painting, repair and maintenance tasks for the Department of General Services' Facilities Maintenance Division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates as primary assistant to Building Repairers on large scale repairs (ex: priming and painting walls, installing, repairing, or replacing doors, drop ceilings, floorboards and window).
• On hand for City emergencies, and inclement weather. Rotates stock as required and maintains orderly storeroom.
• Performs visual checks to certain apparatuses, fixtures, and other City-owned equipment and reports outstanding issues to supervisor.
• Primary lead for clean up after repairs.
• Inputs stock information into computer system.
• Performs general housekeeping duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• One year of experience in cleaning and custodial work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the tools, materials, techniques and equipment of four of the five following areas: painting, carpentry, masonry, plumbing or electrical trades.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and methods.
• Ability to perform minor painting and carpentry duties.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability read gauges and monitor furnaces.

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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