Custodian

Position Definition: Performs general cleaning and minor maintenance duties in maintaining municipal buildings, adjacent walks and grounds and equipment in clean, orderly and functional condition.  Provides assistance to officials, staff, visitors and other employees as necessary.

General Duties: Receives oral or written orders from Supervisor.  Performs work according to standard procedure and by building’s operational schedule.   Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, stairways and windows. Uses brooms, mops and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip and wax floors. Uses vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds. Dusts furniture and equipment.    Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.  Empties wastebaskets.  Replenishes restroom supplies.  Replaces light bulbs.  Sets up and tears down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms and function rooms. Prepares rooms for use by private organizations.  Uses snow blowers and shovels to clear snow from entrances and walks.  Uses power mower to mow grass.  Uses hand and power tools to clear and maintain grounds, including shrubs and flowerbeds.  Picks up and delivers supplies and materials to rooms.  Cleans cell blocks and operates city vehicles to transport for maintenance when assigned to the Police Department.  Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures.  Reports work accomplished orally or in writing to Supervisor. 

Additional Duties:  Participates in general cleaning, painting and repair work.  Uses hand tools and power tools in making minor maintenance repairs.  Provides assistance to officials, staff, visitors and other employees as necessary.   Checks building at beginning and end of shifts. 

Supervised By: Receives general supervision from the Supervisor.

Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.   It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Ability to relate to and communicate clearly with officials, staff and public in a courteous manner.  Ability to acquire job skills with three months of on-the-job training.   Ability to lift and carry objects weighing from 25 to 50 pounds.  Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow.

The skills and knowledge required would generally be acquired with the ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out uninvolved written or oral instructions and some prior experience in building cleaning and maintenance desirable.  

License or Certificate:  Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

This position is a Grade 3.

Salary : $54,430 - $60,010