PPT Custodian

General Statement of Duties/Distinguished Features of the Class

Performs responsible unskilled custodial work in the care and cleaning of City buildings. An employee in this class performs general housekeeping work in the assigned buildings and walkways, and may assist with mowing and landscaping duties. Work includes typical housekeeping duties in cleaning bathrooms, offices, hallways, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, etc. Hours may vary, from early morning to evening, depending upon needs of the department or tasks to be completed.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Cleans walls, windows, and blinds.
• Mixes chemicals and applies products to label specifications.
• Cleans bathrooms; scrubs lavatories and toilet fixtures and mirrors and replaces or restocks tissue, paper towels, soap dispensers, and other cleaning supplies.
• Cleans and buffs floors; strips and waxes floors occasionally.
• Vacuums public areas and offices and shampoos carpets occasionally.
• Cleans sidewalks, empties trash, and picks up trash around buildings.
• Dusts cabinets and furniture in offices and public areas.
• Cleans glass doors and mirrors.
• Empties trash containers and replaces liners as needed; keeps public areas clean.
• Uses tools and equipment, including floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, brooms, and mops.
• Follows safety procedures in performance of work.
• Opens and closes the facility at the beginning and end of each day.
• Conducts inventory of janitorial supplies and products; and orders stock to maintain inventory levels.
• Addresses and completes basic building maintenance needs.
• Cross trains at various locations to cover other facilities, as needed.
• Sets up, breaks down and participates in various events the department is holding.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for proper use of chemicals.
• Ability to identify cleaning needs and resolve with appropriate methods and supplies.
• Ability to perform manual labor requiring continuous physical effort.
• Ability to operate equipment and maintain use of equipment for effective cleaning procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with peers, supervisor, and the public when required.

Physical Requirements/Special Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The following additional physical abilities are also required: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, kneeling, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work is generally performed in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposed to various hazards such as working in heavy traffic, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, dusts, mists and oils. Work is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental risks which require a range of safety and other precautions. Employees will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shield.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school Diploma or equivalent;
• One (1) year of housekeeping experience;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Possession of valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications or the ability to obtain.
• Must have the ability to obtain any other certifications and/or licenses required for assigned position