Custodial Worker; Represented

Position Description

This is routine custodial work in the care and maintenance of public buildings and grounds.

Work involves responsibility for the efficient performance of a variety of custodial, minor building maintenance, and ground maintenance tasks in and around public buildings. Work generally is performed in accordance with established procedures, but specific instructions may be given on unusual jobs or problems. Work is subject to inspection by a superior for maintenance of established standards of cleanliness and compliance with instructions.

The work environment is characterized by conditions which may be dusty and dirty, by disagreeable odors, and by the lifting of heavy articles.

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floors; washes walls, woodwork, and venetian blinds; dusts books and desks.
• Picks up litter, empty bottles, and tree and shrub trimmings; sweeps walks, mows grass, and edges walkways; plants, fertilizes, and waters flower beds, grass, and shrubbery; shovels snow.
• Raises and lowers flags as appropriate; performs routine painting work.
• Cleans rest rooms and replenishes supplies; polishes brass; changes venetian cords and light bulbs.
• Moves furniture and equipment; makes minor repairs and adjustments.
• Opens and closes buildings; runs errands as required; loads and unloads materials.
• Operates routine equipment and machinery.
• Assists with the stocking and storing of supplies, and loading/unloading janitorial and other supplies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Some knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, lawn mowers, and other buildings and grounds custodial equipment.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

• Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

NOTE: This position is safety sensitive, and employees in these positions are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.

NOTE: Possible Night Shift Position - 3:30 pm - midnight.

• Preference will be given to candidates with at least two (2) years of commercial cleaning, maintenance of hard surface floors, and carpet cleaning.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
  • Blue Choice Advantage EPO
  • Blue Choice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
  • CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
  • Eye Med
• Employee Life Insurance
  • Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
  • Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
  • Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
  • Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
  • Less than 5 years - 13 days
  • 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days
  • 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days
  • 20 years or more- 26 days
  • Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.
• Disability Leave
  • Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement
  • Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
  • Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
  • United Legal Benefits