(BLDM)-Building Attendant/Messenger

Date: Apr 16, 2025

Location: Birmingham, AL, US, 35222

Company: Birmingham Water Works

Job Information

Job Title: Building Attendant/Messenger

Department: Purchasing

Reporting Relationship: Superintendent - Purchasing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: B

 

General Responsibilities:

Under general supervision keep assigned area in a clean and orderly condition.  Maintain assigned areas by performing routine janitorial duties for the Main Campus.  Coordinate the company Vehicle Pool to ensure proper sign-in/sign-out is tracked and accounted for.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Assist other departments as needed with food pickup, and room setup for the main campus.
  • Run errands to pick up supplies
  • Deliver and pickup as needed for all locations.
  • Order supplies through SAP for the janitorial staff.
  • Sort, file and deliver internal mail.
  • Sweep, mop, wax offices, rest rooms, hallways and break rooms, etc.
  • Clean, wash, and/or polish ceilings, light fixtures, walls, furniture and upholstery, water fountains, blinds, kitchen appliances, windows, and replace burned out light bulbs.
  • Empty wastebaskets and change liners, clean garbage cans as needed including receptacles on entry- ways and loading docks.  Empty outside ashtrays as needed.
  • General cleaning for main building restrooms and showers areas and keep them properly supplied.
  • Inspect maintenance areas and report needed repairs to supervisor or log a maintenance ticket.
  • Place chairs and tables for meetings, training sessions, help prepare for meetings by supplying coffee, tea, water, etc., as well as snack and lunch items when requested.
  • Pick up paper and other debris around building area and entrances.
  • Maintain doormats-vacuum, wash etc., and water plants.
  • Maintain supply stock for janitorial supplies and inform superiors when supplies are needed.
  • Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications

Valid Driver’s License required

Experience:

Six (6) months of maintenance/janitorial experience preferred.

Supervision:

None

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time
  • Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
  • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
  • Communication skills using the spoken word
  • Ability to see within normal parameters
  • Ability to hear within normal range
  • Ability to move about
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
     

Working Environment:

  • Moderate Noise (Business Office)
  • Loud Noise (Large Equipment)


Nearest Major Market: Birmingham