Custodian (AM Shift)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning, sweeps, mops, dusts, scrubs, vacuums, empties waste baskets and recycling containers.
• Cleans walls, windows, light fixtures and air supply/return registers.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including fixtures, mirrors, equipment, windows, floors and walls.
• Replenishes restroom supplies, unstops sinks and toilets.
• Operates buffer, stripper, waxer, vacuum, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Secures and locks buildings.
• Turns out lights in areas completed.
• Moves office furniture and other items, as required.
• Assists groundskeeper in yard work.

Minimum Requirements

• One (1) year of custodial or manual labor experience; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
• Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance. Must maintain CJIS security clearance.
• Employment History Check Required. Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Policies, practices, procedures and methods of janitorial/custodial functions. Applicable safety practices and regulations. Cleaning equipment, products, techniques, and standards.
• Skill in: Cleaning windows, dusting furniture, and unstopping toilets. Operating cleaning equipment, such as buffers, strippers, waxers, vacuums, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to: Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively to perform the job functions, as required. Safely and correctly operate cleaning equipment. Work independently and efficiently. Manage time well and meet timelines. Communicate effectively. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, and the general public.

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds/carry up to 25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, and exposure to outside elements.

Work Environment & Other Information

• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.
• This job classification may require you to work some night, holiday and weekend shifts.