Building Maintenance Custodian - Public Works

BUILDING MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN - PUBLIC WORKS Responsibilities

• Perform minor building maintenance on assigned buildings such as changing light bulbs, replacing soap dispensers, and repairing faucets, urinals and plumbing valves.
• Inspect and adjust boilers, drain tanks, and perform minor maintenance on boiler and heating systems.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, and polish floors; sweep and vacuum rugs; spot clean carpets.
• Dust and polish furniture and woodwork.
• Empty, clean, and line waste receptacles and dispose of trash.
• Wash doors, windows, walls, ceilings, venetian blinds, furniture and light fixtures.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms; restock restroom supplies as necessary.
• Move office furniture and equipment and make minor repairs; report the need for maintenance and repair.
• Strip, seal and buff floors.
• Close windows, turn off lights, and lock doors to secure buildings; turn on building security systems and inspect for correct operation.
• Keep basic records of work performed, timesheets, etc.
• Observe safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition.
• Correct or report any safety or fire hazards.
• Follow label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectants and stripping agents to ensure proper strength for use.
• Use a variety of custodian tools, equipment and supplies; maintain equipment and materials in proper condition.
• Report unauthorized persons and other security problems.
• Set up meeting rooms and rearrange furniture.

M-F 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM.

This position is represented by the AFSCME bargaining unit.

• Possess sufficient strength and stamina to maneuver equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to work evening shifts, standby, and overtime as necessary.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license may be required.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and tools of routine building maintenance.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning methods, and safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Knowledge of safety practices and equipment related to the work.
• Skill in performing routine building maintenance and repair work.
• Skill in understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Skill in completing custodial assignments independently without immediate supervision.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

One year of experience in janitorial or custodial work.

The county is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.