What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian (Facilities Management) position at City of Johnson City?
The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for two Custodian in the Facilities Management Department. The employee performs responsible unskilled building cleaning tasks; does related work as required. This is repetitive manual work requiring efficient performance of simple building cleaning and maintenance duties. A custodian works under general supervision on routine recurring assignments, receiving specific instructions on each new or unusual assignment. The work is reviewed by inspection.
Essential Functions of Position:
- sweeps, mops and buffs floors, and vacuums carpets;
- washes windows and polishes furniture;
- dusts woodwork, furniture and other articles;
- picks up paper and debris on grounds;
- makes minor repairs to building, building equipment and furniture;
- empties trash cans and cleans containers;
- cleans and supplies bathrooms;
- sweeps and shovels snow;
- mows grass and performs related grounds and maintenance tasks;
- assists with landscaping and upkeep of the grounds;
- ensures building security;
- sets-up tables, chairs, and other equipment or supplies; cleans-up after activities take place;
- dusts/washes furniture, tables, chairs, counters, vending machines;
- provides assistance with special activities and events;
- may assist participants, dispatch vehicles;
- may fuel, clean and maintain vehicles;
- may remove money from fareboxes;
- performs related tasks as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Some working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; and thoroughness.
Acceptable Experience and Training: Completion of high school or GED and some building cleaning experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Pre-employment physical, and background check required.
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