Custodian

About the Role

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs a full range of custodial duties related to the care, maintenance and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities; participates in other assigned manual labor tasks. Responds to and resolves customer complaints, sets up and takes down tables and chairs for functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, strips and polishes floors including linoleum, tile and hardwood floors. 

• Vacuums and shampoos carpets. Operates cleaning equipment including buffers, sweepers, and scrubbers.

• Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment; wash windows, mirrors and walls including window blinds and shutters; cleans and polishes metal fixtures; and, sweeps breezeways.

• Cleans and sanitizes drinking fountains and restrooms; replenishes and maintains restroom supplies including soap dispensers, tissue and towels.

• Moves and stores office furniture and equipment.

• Sets up tables and chairs for varied City meetings upon request.

• Cleans and maintains outside areas; sweeps curbs and collects trash; and, participates in light landscaping activities as required.

• Oversees community service workers in cleaning and sanitation duties in the Municipal Complex.

• Maintains inventory and orders janitorial supplies. Keeps accurate counts, estimate usage and order supplies.

• Inspect works of janitorial contract workers, notes deficiencies and works with contract janitorial supervisor to correct.

•  Performs other duties as required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Housekeeping and sanitation methods.

• Carpet cleaning methods and floor care, buffing, waxing methods.

•  Safe work practices.

•  Organization, time Management, and customer Service.

•  Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Track inventory.

• Follow accepted safety guidelines.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma /GED and no experience required.