Building Custodian

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of working level semi-skilled duties as needed to assure proper cleaning and routine maintenance of assigned city facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close to general supervision of the Buildings Facilities Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs facility care and cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, floor stripping and refinishing, carpet cleaning, auto scrubbing, etc.

Monitors custodial supplies and materials inventory; apprises supervisor of shortages.

Sweeps, buffs, dusts, strips, waxes, washes, and polishes hard surface floors; washes and cleans walls, door frames, doors, and glass; empties and cleans waste receptacles; cleans disinfects and sanitizes rest room sinks and bowls; washes windows; vacuums and shampoos carpets and entry rugs and mats; maintains work closets and monitors availability of supplies.

Operates various cleaning equipment such as power buffer, carpet extraction machine, etc.; mixes chemicals as needed to perform specialized cleaning functions.

Performs general facility security checks; checks door locks and other systems for proper operation; opens and closes doors, allowing access to facilities during regular work hours.

Performs miscellaneous seasonal or periodic duties; assists with snow removal by operating snow blower and shovels; changes burned out light bulbs etc.

Performs various logistical and minor maintenance duties; sets up for special events, moves tables, chairs, and podiums; assembles tables and miscellaneous furniture upon delivery, signs for deliveries; occasionally assists in performing general and routine maintenance; replaces burned out lamps.

May assist with pick-up and delivery duties.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from high school;

AND

1. One (1) year of experience performing above or related duties.

OR

1. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Some knowledge of procedures, tools, equipment, materials and cleaning agents used in custodial work; emergency measures to be taken in the event of accident, injury or chemical hazards;  safety practices of custodial work and use of cleaning agents and equipment; effective operation of equipment such as carpet extractors, vacuums and snow blowers.

Ability to recognize building malfunctions in heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems; operate tools and equipment used in custodial work; follow oral and written instructions; perform heavy lifting and other duties requiring moderate physical strength;  develop working relationship with other employees and supervisor(s).

1. Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid drivers license.

May be required to work abnormal work schedules.

Must pass a background check and be BCI compliant. 

1. Work Environment:

Incumbent of the position performs both indoor and outdoor physically demanding duties. Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as lifting, walking, standing, stooping, reaching, and lifting. Hearing, seeing and reading essential to performance of daily duties. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity also expected. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking, guided problem solving. May be required to lift if excess of 50 pounds in normal course of job performance.

FLSA and At-Will Status