CUSTODIAN
General Definition of Work
Performs responsible semiskilled custodial and building maintenance work in the care and cleaning of County buildings and facilities. Work is performed under the regular supervision of Facility Services Supervisor. Daily guidance and direction provided by a Senior Custodian.
Examples of Duties
- Dusts and/or polishes chairs, tables, shelves and other furniture or equipment.
- Washes windows, walls, woodwork and venetian blinds.
- Completes daily written checklist.
- Vacuums, sweeps, damp and dust mops floors and stairwells.
- May Wax and use buffers on floors.
- Gathers and disposes of refuse.
- Cleans and supplies restrooms daily.
- Moves furniture, office equipment and boxes.
- Assists with building maintenance as requested.
- Ensures building is secured at close of business.
- May be assigned to the mobile crew.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; some knowledge of the cleaning process and procedures required by the County; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along will with others; ability to read.
Minimum Education / Experience requirements
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
Special Requirements
- Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
- Position may be a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy.
- Some overtime and after-hours work is required.
Physical Requirements
This is normally medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; some work may require the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects ;work requires climbing, stooping, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, hazards and atmospheric conditions. The worker may be exposed to blood borne and airborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
Earned vacation & sick leave
11-12 paid holidays per year
Health Insurance plans
- Consumer driven plan including a health savings account
- PPO Plan
- Optional dependent coverage – employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family
- Comprehensive health & wellness program
- On-site exercise equipment & programs
- Health & wellness themed instructional classes
- Employee health clinic
- Employee assistance program (ex. Individual & family counseling, legal & financial services, child & elder care location assistance, etc.)
Choice of optional dental plans
- PPO (Preferred Provider Option) or non-PPO
- Optional dependent coverage – employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family
Vision Plan
- Includes an annual routine eye exam for individuals on the health insurance plan.
- Optional eyewear plan available
$20,000 of term life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment coverage with employer-paid premiums
- Employee option for up to $50,000 of additional term life coverage
- Optional dependent life insurance coverage for spouses & children