Custodian

Under the supervision of Facilities Supervisor, performs a variety of custodial and building maintenance duties to keep assigned facilities clean, safe, and in good working condition. Responsibilities include routine and scheduled cleaning, minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs, maintaining custodial supplies and equipment and assisting with special projects as directed.

• Performs routine custodial maintenance at assigned facilities, including trash removal, dusting, sweeping, restroom cleaning, floor maintenance, and other tasks; disinfects tables and other common use surfaces.
• Completes scheduled deep cleaning tasks such as, floor stripping and re- finishing, window and wall washing, carpet cleaning, and major cleaning assignments.
• Responds as assigned to minor maintenance repair situations including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical; performs ongoing, preventive maintenance tasks as assigned; replaces light bulbs and batteries as needed.
• Monitors custodial and maintenance stock and informs supervisor of order needs; places orders as directed.
• Maintains the cleanliness and overall condition of assigned buildings including, public areas, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, and stairwells. Performs routine checks and preventive maintenance and assures that equipment is cleaned, safe, and working properly.
• Sets up meeting rooms with tables, chairs, and refreshments when needed; cleans meeting rooms and returns tables and chairs to storage area.
• Performs light grounds maintenance as needed, including shoveling and salting sidewalks, clearing walkways and entrances, removing debris, and assisting with basic landscaping and grounds upkeep.
• May be assigned various responsibilities and tasks in conjunction with emergency and disaster response operations.
• Performs other duties and assignments as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. One year custodial or maintenance experienced desired.

• The required level of knowledge and experience is normally obtained through one or more years of progressively responsible experience in custodial maintenance.

The work requires possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator's license.

Interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures. The work requires some mechanical aptitude and developed skills in the operation of buffers and other cleaning equipment. These skills and abilities are normally obtained through one year of experience in housekeeping and general maintenance including minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.

Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting deadlines and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, the general public, and others sufficiently to exchange or convey information. Requires flexibility in work hours including the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as directed. Possess an enthusiastic, positive public service orientation.