Custodian

General Duties and Responsibilities
 
Essential Duties and Tasks across all agencies
Incumbents may be assigned to varying work schedules, weekend work, and be called back to work as the Town needs.  The following duties are typical for this classification.  Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
 

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floors, vacuums, and shampoos carpets.
• Dust and polish woodwork, furniture, and equipment.
• Washes windows, walls, and restrooms.
• Empties and cleans wastebaskets and other receptacles.
• Replenishes cleanliness and sanitary supplies as required.
• Cleans blinds and walls.
• Performs all matters of cleaning buildings and adjoined Town owned spaces.
• Move and place furniture appropriately.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and materials used by employees and visitors at various Town facilities.
• Works cooperatively in a team environment with other Town employees during daily activities.
• Develops and maintains positive public relations with an emphasis on customer service.
• Responsible for carrying out the mission of the Town and the department and adherence to the Town’s and department’s organizational values.
• Submit supply requests as needed.
• Assist in planning and scheduling the work of providing custodial services for Town facilities.
• Assists in setting Town building cleaning standards and ensuring they are met.
• Assist in obtaining and displaying required MSDS sheets on all chemical products used by staff.
• Assists in conducting regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Works with Town employees to establish policies and standards for using and maintaining Town facilities.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and within the scope of this classification.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Principles and methods used in the cleaning and custodial maintenance of various floor surfaces and building interiors.
• Materials, equipment, and chemicals used in cleaning work.
• Proper use and storage of chemicals.
• Safe work practices and procedures.
• Department standards, techniques, and procedures.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Utilization of initiative and independent judgment.
• Safe operation of cleaning equipment and tools.
• Ability to promote a customer service focus in forging cooperative public relations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use various custodial equipment and supplies.
• Clean and care for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Accept the input of supervisors and co-workers, as well as provide input and be a genuine team player.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity.
• Identify with department and Town goals and objectives and understand Town priorities and needs.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Basic computer skills.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with public officials, contractors, departmental employees, and the public.

Desirable Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined below is qualified.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is Formal or informal education or training, which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance and/or an H.S. Diploma or GED.   Two years of custodial experience involving using chemicals in cleaning and maintaining a building facility.
 
Special Requirement
North Carolina Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of reaching, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity sufficient to grasp and hold objects and tools with full range of motion in wrist and arms.
• Work in confined spaces, as required.
• Work on slippery and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to perform physical labor, including lifting objects above 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to perform minor mechanical tasks.
• Working conditions in the office area are clean, well-lit, and free from extremes of temperature and humidity.
• Working conditions in the field are subject to temperature variations, including wind, rain, and other elements.