Custodian/Grounds

Title: Custodian/Grounds

Reports to: Area Director

Job Hours: 15-25 hours per week/part-time (early morning or evening) 

Locations: Berlin and/or Ripon 

Hourly Rate: $14.00-$20.00

Position Responsibilities:

Under limited supervision, the custodian will perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance and cleaning of Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area’s facility & grounds. The custodian will be responsible for the overall cleanliness of the facility and grounds and will report any malfunctions and/or safety concerns to the appropriate Area Director. The ideal candidate will be reliable, efficient, possess a strong sense of pride in their work, and have experience managing inventory and supply. 

General Expectations including, but not limited to the following:

Restrooms

• Scrub toilets/ urinals, cleaning all ceramic surfaces, pumping hardware and toilet seats
• Scrub/clean all sinks, mirrors and walls
• Restock soap, paper towel, and toilet paper dispensers
• Mop floors
• Wipe down restroom doors on both sides
• Wet mop with a proper disinfectant the entire shower, and adjoining surfaces
• Visually inspect all lighting, plumping, and other fixtures to make sure that the area is in safe operating condition

Hallways

• Wipe down all walls containing fingerprints, etc.
• Sweep and wet mop floors  
• Empty all wastebaskets
• Clean and sanitize drinking fountains
• Wipe down all adjoining doors and hardware fixtures
• Clean all glass with appropriate glass cleaner
• Sanitize surfaces  
•  Visually inspect all light fixtures, door locks, etc. for damage or malfunction  

Program Spaces

• Sanitize tabletops, counters, and other surfaces, etc.
• Sanitize backs of chairs  
• Clean glass windows and doors
• Empty waste baskets and clean interior/exterior of baskets as needed
• Sweep and wet mop or vacuum floors
• Remove handprints from walls and windows
• Visually inspect all light and door fixtures and report any malfunctions
• Dust/wipe down all tables and equipment
• If applicable, lock the door as you exit from the room

Offices

• Dust file cabinets and other surfaces as needed
• Wipe down desk tops  
• Empty waste baskets
• Vacuum/ wet mop
• Wipe down all doors and hardware
• Clean all glass and windows

Grounds and Lawn Care

• Mow, trim & edge lawn
• Plant, water, and maintain shrubs and trees
• Remove weeds and apply mulch or fertilizer as needed
• Snow removal (shoveling, plowing, salting walkways)
• Leaf removal and fall cleanup
• Pick up trash and debris from grounds, parking lots, and walkways
• Operate lawn equipment

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic knowledge of lawn care and groundskeeping
• Experience working with children
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Certified in CPR/First Aid (will train)
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Pass Pre-Employment Drug Test

Physical and Mental Requirements:

There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, prolonged standing or walking lift heavy objects, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. The Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment.

• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to bend and stretch, utilize stairs, ladders 
• Capable of utilizing various cleaning, power & landscape equipment, and supplies
• Work with hazardous materials, awareness of OSHA MSDS and PPE
• Work in a variety of climates
• Must be capable of clear and concise thinking

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.