What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Caldwell County Government?
Department
Building and Grounds
Location
Lenoir NC
Position Type
Full-Time
Salary
$27,104.00 - $40,911.00
Date
2024.12.09
Description
CUSTODIAN
General Statement of Duties
Performs custodial work in the care and cleaning of offices and buildings.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class performs a variety of routine housekeeping duties in office and buildings. Work involves responsibility for an assigned office building(s). Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures, supplemented by instructions on new or unusual assignments. The worker exercises some independent judgment and initiative in determining the level of cleaning required for an area and in following product directions. The employee is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, fumes, odors, and dust. Tasks involve continuing physical effort requiring efficient performance of duties. Work in the cleaning of buildings is subject to the final standards of OSHA blood borne pathogens. Courtesy is required in contact with the public. Work is performed under supervision of the supervisor and is evaluated through conferences, observation, and feedback.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Cleans and services rooms, halls, elevators and stairways.
- Sweeps, mops and scrub floors; vacuums carpet.
- Dusts, polishes and washes woodwork, fixtures and furniture.
- Empties and cleans trash receptacles; disposes of trash.
- Maintains bathrooms in a sanitary condition; fills tissue, towel and soap dispensers.
- Puts up supplies, orders supplies or reports needs to supervisor.
- Locks and unlocks doors.
- Washes walls, window, shelves and mirrors.
- Sets up and takes down tables and chairs; arranges furniture.
- Sweeps sidewalks; picks up outdoor trash.
- Reports items requiring repair.
Additional Duties
Performs related duties as required.
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to identify cleaning needs and address with appropriate methods and supplies.
- Ability to perform manual labor requiring continuous physical effort.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to observe and report needs for maintenance and supplies.
- Ability to deal courteously with the public.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisor and other employees.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Must possess visual acuity to recognize areas requiring cleaning and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work performed.
Desirable Education and Experience
Ability to read and write, and some experience in building cleaning work.
Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
Salary : $27,104 - $40,911
