Custodian

Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Custodial Systems

Meet or exceed the expectations of the Custodial Manager for the cleanliness and appearance of USSRC buildings, facilities, and grounds.  Work includes, but is not limited to:

• Sweep, wax, vacuum, and shampoo floors where applicable throughout the USSRC


• Clean office and common area windows


• Clean and dust USSRC internal and external exhibits


• Collect trash and refuse from offices and grounds.


• Use pressure washer to clean sidewalks and buildings.

Move and transport various equipment, materials, and waste in an accurate and timely manner.

Ensure that the Custodial department has adequate supplies necessary to conduct daily operations.

Meet or exceed legal, industry and professional standards for the use and disposal of cleaning chemicals and waste.

Operate the lift loft in an efficient & safe manner and in accordance with written policies.

Meet or exceed the expectations of the Custodial Management team for the accurate and timely completion of tasks and assignments.           

Supervisory Responsibilities            No.

Required Education and Experience

High school or G.E.D. required. No experience necessary.  This is a will train position.

Work Environment/Physical Demands Summary

This position has the following special requirements:

Standing, walking, and climbing stairs for up to 8 hours.

Carrying, lifting supplies and items up to 40lbs waist high.

Bending, kneeling, reaching to store / retrieve supplies, to clean high, low areas, behind exhibits etc.

Inspecting, visually and physically, areas for cleanliness.

Ability to communicate effectively with employees and guests.

Working directly with cleaning chemicals such as bleach and floor stripper

The Custodian is a physically demanding position. The incumbent must spend the entire time at work standing, walking, lifting heavy objects, operating medium weight cleaning equipment such as floor buffers, sweeping and mopping floors and moving desks and furniture. The incumbent is required to do a great deal of stretching and bending, often in awkward positions. Operating floor machines, such as buffers, polishers, and waxers, are particularly hard on back muscles.

The Custodian works in a climate-controlled building environment that is exposed to noisy and dusty areas. Daily the incumbent works with dangerous and toxic cleaning products that can be very harmful to one’s health if not properly utilized. Many of the cleaning materials give off noxious fumes and have powerful odors. If not handled properly, the cleaning materials can cause injury, sickness and/or skin irritation and rashes. In some cases, these products give off unpleasant odors. The incumbent also regularly must clean up blood, saliva and other bodily fluids that are unpleasant to deal with. This position may also involve working outside in various weather conditions.

Travel Required?      No

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we offer equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.