Maintenance/Office Assistant DPS

The Village of Paw Paw Department of Public Services is seeking a motivated individual to join our team. This position would be responsible for various cleaning duties as well as learning certain clerical duties.

Duties Include:

• Checking and cleaning park restrooms daily.
• Cleaning at the DPS facility.
• Checking the downtown public areas and parking lots daily for litter and trash on the ground, as well as cleaning up around the dumpsters and ensuring their proper use and emptying.
• Learning clerical duties such as answering the phone, filing, filling out permit requests, sending in Miss Digs, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Computer knowledge.
• Must be comfortable using cleaning supplies.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to kneel, stand for sustained periods of time, push, pull and lift.
• Ability to occasionally work in hot and cold environments.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• May be occasionally subjected to noise.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to work on a variety of tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to interact with staff and customers in an open, professional manner.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Ability to follow safe operation of equipment, perform work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Must be good in dealing with concerns from citizens.