What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at City of Midlothian?
The purpose of this position is to ensure a clean and sanitary working environment for by maintaining the cleanliness of City facilities. This includes maintaining the cleanliness of restrooms, public areas, and locker rooms.
- Maintains City facilities by vacuuming, wet and dust mopping and sweeping floors, collecting and disposing trash and removing debris, internal and external window washing, polishing metal, removing and replacing sanitary supplies, collecting recyclable materials and placing in proper receptacles, stripping and waxing tile floors, wiping down equipment, changing filters, and dusting furniture.
- Maintains restrooms and locker rooms by replenishing supplies, cleaning, and disinfecting toilets, urinals, walls, stalls, sinks, showers, mats, drains, mirrors and counters, scrubbing and mopping floors.
- Prepares assigned equipment for safe and efficient operating condition by inspecting prior to and after use.
- Utilizes various cleaning, disinfecting and waxing chemicals and compounds.
- Ensures a safe work zone by proper use of signage and cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Reports any damage or facility issues to supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to the methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation.
- Knowledge of city and departmental practices, procedures, and policies relative to the position.
- Knowledge of various types of custodial procedures, equipment, and supplies.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
- Ability to issue and receive oral and written directions.
- Ability to correctly interpret and apply laws, rules, operations, practices, procedures, regulations, and policies.
- Ability to regularly interact with others and exchange and receive of information providing effective and tactful customer service and work independently with a high level of discretion.
- Ability to allocate and utilize limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
- Advanced ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a professional and congenial manner.
- Ability to be organized and have efficient management of time and deadlines.
- Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines.
- Knowledge of potential hazards and occupational safety rules and practices in the use of materials and equipment in performing assigned tasks.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the performance of simple to moderately complex contract cleaning tasks and projects.
- Ability to maintain physical condition necessary for the proper performance of duties.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
Special Requirements
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, CJIS and fingerprint check, and have the ability to comply with state and federal requirements for criminal justice information security standards.Licenses & Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards.Work Environment
Works primarily in climate-controlled office environment with exposure to cleaning tools, chemicals, and equipment. Position requires light lifting exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly. Physical demands require the ability to walk or stand to a significant degree and includes frequently twisting, pushing/pulling, balancing, reaching, stooping/bending, and climbing ladders. Work requires fine dexterity for performing maintenance and cleaning which requires routine use of motor senses.Salary : $33,330 - $48,329
