Custodian II

To maintain the County’s public buildings and facilities in a clean and orderly condition by performing a full range of janitorial/custodial duties, including but not limited to sweeping, stripping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, and washing of floors, operating janitorial equipment. This work consists of routine manual labor at an entry-level classification. Employees in this classification receive direct supervision within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures.Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
 

• Maintains the County’s public buildings and facilities in a clean and orderly condition.
• Cleans and disinfects offices and public meeting rooms.
• Scours disinfects all surfaces and restocks restroom materials.
• Dusts and waxes fixtures and furniture.
• Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, and/or buffs floors.
• Washes walls and windows as needed.
• Disposes of waste and soiled articles.
• Replenishes work materials and supplies as needed.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Maintains and stores tools and equipment used in daily operation in an orderly manner.
• Prepares rooms for public meetings, unlocks doors, sets up chairs and public address system.
• Cleans up after public meetings and secures building.
• Monitors in a watch person capacity the activities in public buildings while working.
• Changes light bulbs, temporarily repairs restroom facilities such as toilets, faucets, etc. on an as needed basis.
• Secures doors, windows and grounds.
• Monitors building for damage, wear and tear, and/or vandalism, and reports to building maintenance.
• Collect and remove trash, leaves and other debris in and around entries and surrounding grounds.
• Performs related duties as required.

Sufficient formal and/or informal education at a level necessary for successful performance of duties, supplemented with one (1) year work experience as a Custodian or equivalent position.Requires:

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Knowledge of uses and operation of basic hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of ground maintenance, basic equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic construction and maintenance methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Ability to read and write at a level required for successful job performance and some full time work experience.
• Ability to use a variety of custodial equipment and materials as well as operate and maintain a variety of maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those connected in the course of work.