Custodian

To maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming environment across multiple municipal buildings. This position is responsible for performing routine, general janitorial, and cleaning services to ensure City facilities are well-kept and presentable for both employees and the public.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• General Cleaning: Sweep, mop, vacuum, and buff floors in offices, hallways, lobbies, and common areas.
• Sanitation: Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms and breakrooms/kitchenettes with necessary supplies (soap, paper towels, toilet paper).
• Waste Management: Empty trash, wastebaskets, and recycling bins in all designated buildings and transport waste to outdoor dumpsters.
• Surface Care: Dust and wipe down furniture, desks, countertops, windowsills, handrails, and office equipment.
• Glass & Window Cleaning: Clean interior glass, entrance doors, and mirrors.
• Facility Mobility: Travel reliably between at least four (4) separate municipal buildings to perform scheduled cleaning duties.
• Safety & Security: Ensure all cleaning chemicals are used and stored safely according to guidelines. Secure buildings (lock doors/turn off lights) after completing cleaning shifts if applicable.
• Inventory & Reporting: Must be able to keep inventory of cleaning supplies and report to department administrator.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs related non-essential functions as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Equipment: Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as computer and related software, copier, scanner, telephone, calculator, FAX machine, VCR/DVD, video projector and other equipment necessary to perform duties. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
Knowledge:

• Knowledge of City government practices and processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of how the operations of the department impact related functional groups
• Knowledge of office management, personnel, financial, and administrative practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective customer service and customer-oriented telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures, including file and document management procedures and practices.

Skilled In:

• Operate a personal computer and word processor. Knowledge of legal calendaring software and legal research software.
• Skilled in organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.

Ability to:

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to effectively define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions using judgment, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of department matters.
• Ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in order to give and receive information in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Ability to learn and manage department operational systems.
• Ability to offer tactical guidance or recommendations to internal and external customers to resolve issues within established guidelines.
• Provides coordination and support of assignments within a department or groups related to the budget.

DIFFICULTY OF WORK
Work is completed in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions throughout the day. There will be deadlines to meet for a variety of requirements and reporting. While on the job, candidates may come in contact with difficult and sensitive material. Encounters with the public are stressful at times depending upon the reason for the visit or phone call.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position does not supervise other individuals.

WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS
Contact is with co-workers, employees from public and private sector organizations and the public. The purpose of these contacts is to guide and direct, check on progress of work assigned, coordinating services, job development/referrals, make recommendations and handle questions about department, programs, and customer concerns.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of the position are identified as sedentary work, which may require the lifting of up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Physical Activity: The physical activity of the position is manual dexterity, talking, hearing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking.
Visual Activity: The position requires the use of a dual-monitor computer.
Job Location: The minimum work conditions for the position indicate that the individual is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required.
• Experience: Previous experience in commercial cleaning, janitorial work, or housekeeping is a plus, but not required. Willing to train individuals with a strong work ethic.
• License: A valid driver's license is required, as the position requires traveling between at least four (4) separate municipal buildings.