Custodian PT

Under direct supervision, this position performs a variety of custodial duties in the care and maintenance of city buildings and facilities. Reports to the Custodian Supervisor.

Performs custodial work, using a variety of tools to clean and maintain city buildings and facilities; uses a variety of cleaning equipment such as brooms, mops, brushes, vacuums, strippers, waxers, buffers, and hand tools; mixes cleaning and disinfectant solutions for use; cleans and performs spot treatments to carpets.

Cleans and disinfects restroom areas; replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary; cleans mirrors, counters, windows, desk tops, files, blinds, walls, woodwork and light fixtures; polishes, cleans and dust metal fixtures, handles and furniture; empties trash receptacles and transports refuse and debris to designated containers.

Performs routine checks, preventive maintenance, and cleans equipment; and identifies and reports equipment malfunctions.

Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Knowledge of Job:Has general knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in custodial work. Has some knowledge of heavy floor stripping, waxing and buffing equipment and the ability to use them effectively. Has some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials. Is able to follow oral and written instructions. Is able to perform medium physical work.

Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Quality of Work:Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all departments, co-workers and the general public.

Quantity of Work:Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Essential Job Functions.”

Dependability:Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance:Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm:Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment:Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation:Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified i.e., poor communications, variance with policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage…