Custodian

Description

Under general direction, provides all ordinary and necessary custodial services as required to provide a safe, clean, and sanitary working environment for employees and the public; performs other duties as required.

• Cleans all offices, hallways, restrooms, assembly rooms, kitchen areas and mechanical rooms, etc., within the area of responsibility.
• Sweeps, vacuums, dusts, and empties trash containers and replaces liners daily.
• Mops and waxes tile floors as needed.
• Spot cleans and shampoos carpets and washes windows as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms including toilets, lavatories, urinals, soap dispensers, paper dispensers, and services same with proper supplies daily.
• Cleans and maintains breakroom and performs set-up for meetings as needed.
• Updates sign marquee as directed.
• Maintains and clears facility walkways and other outdoor related duties.
• Mows and trims grass, pulls weeds, mulches flower gardens, and trims trees, hedges, and bushes.
• Sprays herbicides.
• Operates power mowers, weed eaters, and snow removal equipment.
• Clears snow and ice.
• Cleans parking lots and grounds.
• Maintains adequate custodial supply levels.
• Becomes thoroughly familiar with facility mechanical, electrical, and plumbing functions.
• Assists Mechanic Supervisor with maintenance and repairs, and scheduling of maintenance and repairs.
• Turns off lights, locks all gates and doors, and sets thermostats as needed.
• Maintains water dispensers and their supplies.

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver's license.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the work of this class.

• Must be an honest, hardworking, responsible, and motivated individual with a good understanding of the duties to be performed; ability to operate hand and power tools; ability to climb ladders and work in locations above 20 feet; ability to lift, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs.