Custodian I

SAFETY/SECURITY STATUS

SAFETY SENSITIVE

Maintains City buildings, facilities in clean and orderly condition by performing the following duties.

this position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Cleaning floors (sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums).
• Spot shampooing rugs and carpets.
• Emptying trash cans.
• Dusting all surfaces.
• Ordering janitorial supplies as needed.
• Washing windows.
• Using equipment, commercial vacuums, and carpet cleaners.
• Collecting and taking out trash and recycling.
• Standing and walking for long periods.
• Frequently lifts 25 pounds.
• Knowledge of different cleaning products and equipment.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Notifies supervisor for needed for repairs at city facilities.
• Responds to emergency and bio-hazard spills.
• Read and comprehend all safety rules, state regulations and city policies.
• Read and comprehend all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Follow all security procedures when locking and unlocking buildings

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Valid Driver’s License.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; noxious fumes, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.