Building Custodian

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for general cleaning to ensure cleanliness and orderly appearance of city facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean and disinfect restrooms.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen/breakroom areas.
• Restock paper items and cleaning supplies.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, steam cleaning, or vacuuming.
• Collect and dispose trash from offices and assigned areas. Empty and clean trash receptacles and replace liners in trash receptacles.
• Sweep outside building entrances.
• Dust furniture, counters, cabinets, baseboards, window ledges, and blinds.
• Clean and wipe down water fountains, walls, baseboards, doors, counters, mirrors, windows.
• Periodically strips floors of old wax, apply new wax and buffs.
• Empty outside ashtrays (if applicable).
• Replenish cleaning supplies.
• Notify the proper department about unsafe conditions or any concerns that needs repairs or maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Willing to work overtime or non-standard hours as necessary.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, and equipment.
• Ability to climb, bend, reach, and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to follow directions written or verbally.
• Must be able to manage time efficiently.