Custodial Worker I

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The Custodial Worker is responsible for performing manual tasks involving the custodial care, cleaning, and minor maintenance of public buildings. Primary responsibility is for the use of proper methods, materials, and equipment in cleaning and keeping the buildings or equipment neat and sanitary. Employees work under the close supervision of the Custodial Crew Leader. Activities follow a well-established routine.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

• Cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms.

• Sweeps and vacuums carpeting and floors using manual and power equipment.

• Mops, scrubs, waxes, shampoos, and spot cleans carpeting and floors.

• Empties waste cans and ash trays.

• Cleans woodwork, walls, and windows using common household equipment and cleaning products.

• Operates a riding vacuum cleaner and other large equipment for cleaning large areas.

• Cleans multilevel stairwells.

• Sweeps sidewalks and entrance ways.

• Cleans and dusts offices.

• Moves and sets up meeting room, furniture and equipment.

• Replaces light bulbs.

• Keeps equipment and supplies in order and requests re-supply when needed.

• Completes labor reports, time cards, and other short forms.

• Drives City vehicle to transport materials and equipment.

• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions require the use of City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating vehicles safely and possess a valid driver’s license.

• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon assignment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED

• Work is performed under the close supervision of a Custodial Crew Leader.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Knowledge of:

• Janitorial procedures and methods.

• The use of janitorial materials and tools.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions given in the English language.

• Communicate orally in the English language.

• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation.

• Work cooperatively with other City employees.

• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

• Operate large and small power-driven machinery such as a vacuum sweeper, buffer, or other similarly sized equipment.

• Work with cleaning fluids, chemicals, cleaning agents or similar solutions using only normal protective equipment to maintain facilities.

• Clean areas using brooms, mops or other similar tools for the maintenance of facilities.

• Use common hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers or similar tools.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent; or six (6) months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work.

Licenses, Certificates & Registrations:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee is regularly required to walk long distances; remain standing for extended periods; climb multilevel stairwells; bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time; and climb ladders or steps to reach objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SAFETY SENSITIVITY

This position is not classified as a safety-sensitive position.