BUILDING CUSTODIAN

Building Custodians clean and maintain public buildings, structures, and grounds. Work involves the execution of specific rules, regulations, or procedures and is generally performed in accordance with established procedures, but specific instructions may be given on unusual jobs or problems. The Custodian uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instructions. Building Custodians follow established standards of cleanliness and adherence to instructions. The Building Custodian receives continuing or individual assignments from the supervisor generally indicating work to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines, and priority of assignments.Cleans bathrooms using a variety of cleaning chemicals and equipment to keep the restrooms clean and sanitary for the employees and visitors.

Maintains building appearance by cleaning building areas using cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the building in a clean and orderly condition.

Cleans floors and stairwells using brooms, mops, vacuums, buffers, and other cleaning supplies and equipment in order to maintain the cleanliness of the facility.

Performs routine maintenance activities by making minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, repairing furniture and moving furniture in order to ensure the safe operation of the facility.

Manages stockroom supplies and equipment by monitoring, storing, and issuing supplies and equipment needed to clean and maintain facilities.

Reporting any issues at the facilities to the supervisor.
 
Ensure that proper signage is out when cleaning.

Ensure the cleanliness of Park & Recreation facilities including but not limited to Athletic Center, mall bathrooms, athletic field bathrooms, and gym bathrooms.

Inventory supplies to make sure there are proper supplies on hand to meet the cleaning needs of each location. 
 
Be able to work independently.

Experience in janitorial service using cleaning chemicals.
Experience in janitorial service using basic floor maintenance equipment.

Preferred Qualifications
OSHA Training in subjects such as blood borne pathogens and/or safety.
CPR/ AED Training
Experience completing scheduled work in a timely manner.
Experience prioritizing and planning work activities using electronic scheduling (Smart Phone, Outlook Calendar) in order to meet deadlines and/or goals.
Experience working with the public and providing customer service.Physical Demands
Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment
Work is performed both outside and within employer-owned facilities such as offices, workshops, warehouses, or stations. Work involves the use of various cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, and brooms. Work requires regular exposure to chemicals used in cleaning and disinfecting floors, toilets, sinks, and other surfaces.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the City of Trussville at any time.

CITY - GRADE 13