Custodial Worker; Represented

Position Description

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

Examples of duties and knowledge, skills and abilities (note: the duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.) 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. Knowledge, skills, and abilities 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.