Custodian

The Custodian performs a variety of custodial duties and maintenance tasks and assists other custodial workers or other Village staff in performing assignments in the Village Campus (including Village Hall, the Public Safety Building and other Village Buildings).  The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties required for this position.  The job description is a summary of the major duties and responsibilities.  This role may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be expected to perform additional duties as requested.

• Sweep, mop, strip, rinse, wax, and polish all floor and stair areas.
• Vacuum, clean and shampoo rugs and carpets, and periodically clean baseboards.
• Keep areas surrounding the facilities clean and in good order, sweep or hose down walks and assist in snow removal operations (limited to shoveling, snow blowing, and minor plowing using the UTV). 
• Maintain shrubs, trees, and garden/flower bed areas.
• Clean and maintain public and staff washrooms, scrub fixtures, clean mirrors, wash woodwork, tile and marble; polish metal and keep towels, tissue and soap dispensers filled.  
• Wash walls and toilet partitions. 
• Clean the municipal lockup facility, including holding cells and interview rooms, and potential biohazards (i.e. blood, urine, vomit, etc.).
• Repair and replace fixtures such as lights or faucets as needed from time to time. 
• Patch, repair, and paint walls and trim. 
• Coordinate with Village vendors, including HVAC repairs and maintenance, lawn care, and other outside contractors via phone or email. 
• Assist in setting up meeting rooms as scheduled, keep equipment room clean and in order; move or assist in moving furniture or shelving; use ladders and lift as necessary to wash light fixtures, change lamps and wash ceilings and walls. 
• Empty waste containers, pick up trash, and take refuse to trash containers.  
• Wash all windows and glass doors inside and out. 
• Dust, and/or washes furniture, shelves, woodwork, cupboards, file cabinets, desks, and panels. 
• Open and close the buildings and conference areas during public meetings as required. This includes securing doors, inspecting the interior to ensure everything is in order and free from fire hazards and plumbing leaks, etc. and that all members of the public have left before locking the room. Maintain a routine schedule of cleaning all buildings.
• Report problems and/or needs for maintenance work to the Village Engineer.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.  

1. A valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
2. Completion of a background investigation. Please note: as this position accesses the Caledonia Police Department, a more thorough background investigation is completed which may take 3-4 weeks.
3. High school diploma or equivalent.  

• Knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and other basic custodial responsibilities. 
• Skill in providing a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to plan and organize work to complete assignments in a timely manner and maintain a routine schedule of everyday work that needs to be completed.  
• Ability to perform minor landscaping tasks desired. 
• Ability to follow instructions, rules, and safety guidelines. 
• Basic electric, plumbing, and carpentry skills desired. 
• Ability to communicate and schedule repairs with outside contractors via phone or email. 
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance work orders and other job-related forms. 
• Ability to use equipment, supplies and chemicals required by the position. 
• Ability to operate job-related tools, mechanical appliances, snow removal equipment, lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners, floor strippers, buffers, polishers and other wheeled and mechanized equipment. 
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including frequent standing, walking, twisting, bending, climbing stairs, lifting and pushing items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to work and communicate with supervisors and other staff as an effective team member.
• Ability to interact diplomatically and tactfully with the public.