Custodian

Reports to the Custodial Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning schedule as outlined for assigned areas, using established housekeeping procedures.
• Use housekeeping equipment such as mops, buffers, automatic scrubbers, squeegees and vacuums required for the maintenance of floors, walls, carpets and furniture.
• Dry mop, wet mop, all floors in assigned area daily.
• Disinfect, wax, and buff floors where and when necessary.
• Give special attention to corners and underneath desks and furniture.
• Perform emergency housekeeping where accidents occur.
• Empty, clean and reline waste receptacles.
• Straighten or rearrange furniture as directed.
• Inspect equipment for wear and defects and report to Supervisor.
• Clean stairwells, entrances and exits at least weekly.
• May do some exterior work such as removing litter.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpeting and rugs when requested.
• Perform cleaning duties in office building carefully so as not to interfere with tenant daily duties.
• Dust blinds, furniture, woodwork, and flat surfaces in the building.
• Strip, scrub and re-wax floors when requested by Supervisor.
• Clean and sanitize restroom areas, restock supplies and disinfect surfaces.
• Keep cleaning equipment, utensils and electric cords out of the path of travel.
• Disconnect electrical equipment whenever it is unattended.
• Close off wet areas to traffic until thoroughly dry.
• Exercise extreme care to avoid conditions that could cause accidental injury to anyone in the work area.
• Wash windows and clean blinds.
• Be available for evening work; occasional weekend work required.
• Keep janitor closets and equipment clean and in good order; practice economical use of supplies.
• Keep poisonous compounds locked.
• Report supply and equipment needs to Supervisor.
• Keep hose in janitor sink tied up at all times.
• Possess a basic understanding of departmental inter-relationships concerned with the restorative programs and achievement of the Tenants and Customers highest level of functioning.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Wear clean uniform when on duty.
• Observe basic rules of personal cleanliness and hygiene.
• Do not report for duty when you have an infectious illness.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Very active position requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• Frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years of experience in custodial work.

Skills

• English Communication Proficiency
• Organizational Skills
• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.