Custodian

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Department: Building Maintenance Department
Supervisor: Operations Manager
Union Status: Non-Union
Salary: $17.45 - $24.90 p/hr.
Position: Full-time
Hours: 35hrs./wk.
Grade: 3 Steps 1-13
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, the Custodian/Maintenance Laborer performs janitorial duties and maintenance, as well as other related work as required at the Library and other municipal buildings.

Works under the general supervision of the Operations Manager according to established procedures and department policies and standards. Duties require independent judgment and initiative.

The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Maintain custodial services for Town Buildings, which include washing floors, vacuuming, dusting, repairs, emptying trash, sorting recycling bins and ordering janitorial supplies and other responsibilities as required.
• Responsible for ensuring building safety in reference to doors, windows, lights & lavatory areas.
• Responsible for the sweeping, wet mopping, dry cleaning, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing of floors as conditions warrant.
• Washroom facilities must be kept clean, functional, and attractively presentable.
• Responsible for keeping the outside grounds neat, tidy, and attractive. The outside area must be policed regularly in order to keep the grounds free from discarded papers and other refuse.
• Sweeps the steps and walks. Steps and walks will be washed down whenever necessary. Mats must be cleaned regularly. Entrance walks and exterior fire exits must be shoveled free of snow and kept free of ice. Apply ice melt as necessary on all entrances and exits to prevent slippery conditions.
• Keeps neat and accurate records of supplies and material used in cleaning, upkeep and maintenance procedures.
• Custodial storage rooms must be swept, kept clean, and maintained in proper order.
• Knowledge of fire prevention and accident prevention procedures for public buildings.
• Thorough knowledge of the care and operation of the various types of hand fire extinguishers and special attention to preventing the development or existence of any potential fire hazards.
• Call in work, i.e., snow removal, building emergencies, etc.
• Exterior work and light maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 equivalent; minimum two years of experience in building maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Good working knowledge of light maintenance.
• Ability and willingness to supervise other custodial help, if needed.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle for Town business.

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

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…