Westfield Gas and Electric/Whip City Fiber is seeking a Building and Grounds Custodian.

This position performs miscellaneous maintenance and repair tasks on Westfield Gas + Electric buildings and properties requiring a variety of skills of less than journeyman level in carpentry, painting, plumbing, plastering, welding, sheet metal work, and other skilled trades. Performs other miscellaneous work and keeps grounds in order. Performs other manual duties such as receiving and storing supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for performing maintenance tasks on all WG&E buildings and grounds, including grounds maintenance in non-hazardous areas in the Department’s distribution areas.
• Responsible for performing visual inspections, within nonhazardous areas maintained by the Departments,
• Performs custodial duties in all WG&E buildings and facilities. Duties including but not limited to; cleaning, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, washing and waxing floors, painting, washing windows, changing light bulbs, sweeping walkways, cutting lawns, bathroom upkeep, removing snow and ice and emptying waste and recycling baskets.
• May assist with facility maintenance and renovations.         
• Operates mechanical equipment related to facilities maintenance duties.
• Performs regular inspections of mechanical systems and equipment; makes recommendations for necessary repairs; schedules and arranges routine maintenance of heating and other systems.
• May oversee the performance of contractors/vendors to ensure compliance with bid specifications.
• Picks up and delivers internal and external mail.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

Qualifications and Entrance Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools and equipment to clean buildings and furniture.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations.
• Basic understanding of trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.
• Working knowledge of all of the above.
• Satisfactory attendance is a must.
• Class D driver’s license

A very generous benefit package accompanies job offer, although relocation services are not provided. Please, no phone calls. Candidates are requested to complete an

application

found online. Employment applications will be accepted through

May 12th, 2023.